amorous
2 uses
She rejected his amorous advances.
amorous = romantic or sexual
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
arbitration
1 use
They submitted their disagreement to binding arbitration.
arbitration = the hearing and settling of a dispute by an impartial referee
Definition
Generally arbitration means:the process of solving a disagreement with the help of an impartial referee
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
countervail
1 use
The US Constitution was designed to balance interests through a system of countervailing powers.
countervailing = counterbalance
Definition
Generally countervail means:to counterbalance, or oppose (the effects of something)—often in such a manner that the effects being opposed are neutralized (made ineffective)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.6 |
denotes
1 use
The asterisk ("*") denotes a footnote.
denotes = indicates
Definition
Generally denotes means:means literally; or indicates
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 3.3 |
detestable
2 uses
I think Umbridge is the most detestable character in the Harry Potter books.
detestable = deserving intense dislike
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.5 |
digress
1 use
She always digresses when telling a story.
digresses = wanders from a direct course
Definition
Generally digress means:wander from a direct or straight course — typically verbally
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.3 |
dissemble
1 use
After the primaries, she will dissemble her past statements to appear more moderate in her beliefs.
dissemble = be deceptive about
Definition
Generally dissemble means:hide or disguise the truth without outright lying
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
enjoin
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
enjoined us to act
The organization enjoins its members to recycle waste.
enjoins = urges
Definition
Generally this sense of enjoin means:to urge or command someone to do something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.2 |
exeunt
32 uses
Exeunt all except Hamlet.
exeunt = stage direction: characters exit from stage
Word Statistics
| Book | 32 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
exposition
1 use
The energy exposition is to be held in Dubai.
exposition = a collection of things on public display
Definition
Generally exposition means:a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) on public display — typically shown for a limited time (such as six months)
or:
a detailed explanation or background of a specific topic
or:
a detailed explanation or background of a specific topic
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.4 |
fickle
3 uses
I can't imagine depending upon the fickle wind to sail around the world.
fickle = having a tendency to change suddenly
Definition
Generally fickle means:having a tendency to change suddenly — such as a person quick to change their mind, or the weather in a region where it changes rapidly
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.5 |
forswear
5 uses
The group has forsworn terrorism in favor of negotiating an end to the conflict.
forsworn = renounced or disavowed
Definition
Generally forswear means:to decide to stop doing something; or to renounce or disavow something
or (more rarely): to lie — especially while under oath
or (more rarely): to lie — especially while under oath
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.5 |
idolatry
1 use
Her admiration borders on idolatry.
idolatry = the worship of an object as though it were a god
Definition
Generally idolatry means:the worship of idols (physical objects representative of gods)
or:
excessive admiration and devotion to something or someone
or:
excessive admiration and devotion to something or someone
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.2 |
inundate
1 use
We were inundated with requests.
inundated = overwhelmed with a large number
Definition
Generally inundate means:overwhelm with a large number
or:
flood (overwhelm with water)
or:
flood (overwhelm with water)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
penury
1 use
The couple suffered from substance abuse, gambling, lack of family support, and other social ills that lead to penury.
penury = extreme poverty
Definition
Generally penury means:a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 5.1 |
perjury
2 uses
She was not found guilty of the theft, but was found guilty of perjury during her testimony to the grand jury.
perjury = the criminal offense of telling lies in court after formally promising to tell the truth
Definition
Generally perjury means:the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth — such as when testifying in a court trial
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.2 |
pernicious
1 use
By the 21st century, it had evolved into a pernicious lack of employment.
pernicious = harmful
Definition
Generally pernicious means:harmful or something spreading harm — especially in a gradual or subtle way
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
portentous
1 use
It is a portentous day for the space program.
portentous = important
Definition
Generally portentous means:very important; or indicating something important in the future
or:
acting overly important or serious
or:
acting overly important or serious
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
redress
1 use
Action must be taken to redress the wrongs of the past.
redress = fix, compensate, or make up for
Definition
Generally redress means:fix a problem; or make up for a wrong
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Scene 4.5 |
resolution
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a New Year's resolution
Her New Year's resolution is to read deeply at least one hour a day.
resolution = a firm decision to do something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |