accord
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
Shall share the good of our returned fortune, According to the measure of their states.
according to = in keeping with
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 46 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 5.4 |
albeit
2 uses
Albeit you have deserv'd High commendation, true applause, and love, Yet such is now the duke's condition, That he misconstrues all that you have done.†
albeit = although
Definition
Generally albeit means:although (used to introduce a phrase that reduces or modifies the effect of what preceded it)
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
augment
1 use
stood on the extremest verge of the swift brook, augmenting it with tears.
augmenting = enlarging or increasing
Definition
Generally augment means:enlarge or increase
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.1 |
beseech
3 uses
I beseech you, punish me not with your hard thoughts: wherein I confess me much guilty to deny so fair and excellent ladies anything.†
beseech = to ask strongly or beg for something
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
capricious
1 use
the most capricious poet
capricious = impulsive or unpredictable
Definition
Generally capricious means:impulsive or unpredictable or tending to make sudden changes — especially impulsive behavior
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.3 |
dissemble
1 use
His very hair is of the dissembling colour.†
dissembling = deceiving (hiding or disguising the truth without outright lying)
Definition
Generally dissemble means:to deceive (hide or disguise the truth without outright lying)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.4 |
endure
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
endured the pain
I will no longer endure it, though yet I know no wise remedy how to avoid it.
endure = suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
Definition
Generally this sense of endure means:to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 18 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
exeunt
27 uses
[Exeunt ORLANDO and ADAM.]
exeunt = stage direction: characters exit from stage
Word Statistics
| Book | 27 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
expedient
1 use
Do this expediently
expediently = with speed and practicality
Definition
Generally expedient means:a practical action — especially one that accepts negative tradeoffs due to circumstances
or:
convenient, speedy, or practical
or:
convenient, speedy, or practical
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.1 |
importune
1 use
So please you, he is here at the door and importunes access to you.†
importunes = begs insistently or urges repeatedly
Definition
Generally importune means:beg insistently or urge repeatedly
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
languish
1 use
To the which place a poor sequester'd stag,
That from the hunter's aim had ta'en a hurt,
Did come to languish ...
That from the hunter's aim had ta'en a hurt,
Did come to languish ...
languish = to suffer in a bad situation for a long time
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.1 |
mockery
7 uses
you should not have mocked me before;
mocked = made fun of
Definition
Generally mockery means:ridicule (to make fun of)
or:
something so inadequate it is ridiculous (silly)
or:
something so inadequate it is ridiculous (silly)
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 30 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
ominous
1 use
Oh, ominous! He comes to kill my heart.
ominous = foreshadowing bad things to come
Definition
Generally ominous means:threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
penury
2 uses
What prodigal portion have I spent that I should come to such penury?
penury = a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
profound
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
profound idea
I have, since I was three year old, conversed with a magician, most profound in his art and yet not damnable.
profound = deep or far-reaching
Definition
Generally this sense of profound means:deep or far-reaching in intellect or consequence
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 5.2 |
remorse
1 use
It was your pleasure, and your own remorse:
remorse = deep regret for doing something that was wrong
Definition
Generally remorse means:a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrong
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.3 |
resolute
1 use
he is resolute.
resolute = firm in purpose or belief
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
revere
1 use
I have as much of my father in me as you, albeit; I confess, your coming before me is nearer to his reverence.
reverence = poetical term for "father" in Shakespeare's day (based on the more general meaning that indicates feelings of deep respect and admiration)
Definition
Generally revere means:regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration — sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
scorn
7 uses
Sweet Phebe, do not scorn me;
scorn = treat with disrespect
Definition
Generally scorn means:treat with a strong disrespect or disdain — sometimes accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Scene 3.5 |
squander
1 use
the squandering glances of the fool
squandering = wasting
Definition
Generally squander means:to waste — money, resources, or opportunities
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.6 |