abhor
1 use
She abhors violence.
abhors = hates or detests
Definition
Generally abhor means:to hate or detest something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.3 |
accord
4 uses
1 —4 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.
accordance = keeping with; or agreement with
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 46 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
censure
1 use
They censured him for bringing dishonor upon the Senate.
censured = formally criticized
Definition
Generally censure means:harsh criticism; or formal criticism from an organization — such as the U.S. Senate
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
construe
1 use
The executive branch does not construe the provision as requiring it to share additional information with Congress.
construe = interpret
Definition
Generally construe means:to interpret something as having a specific meaning
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
enfranchise
1 use
In 1890 Wyoming was the first state to enfranchise women.
enfranchise = grant voting rights
Definition
Generally enfranchise means:grant voting rights
or archaically: grant freedom — as from slavery
or archaically: grant freedom — as from slavery
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.1 |
enjoin
2 uses
Environmentalist seek to enjoin the drilling on the grounds that it is unnecessary and dangerous.
enjoin = prohibit (command not to do something)
Definition
Generally enjoin means:to command someone to do (or not do) something
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.1 |
exeunt
20 uses
Exeunt all except Hamlet.
exeunt = stage direction: characters exit from stage
Word Statistics
| Book | 20 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
forswear
9 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 | 9 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
fraught
1 use
The week following the diagnosis was fraught with difficult choices.
fraught = full of negative things
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
hapless
2 uses
a hapless victim†
hapless = unlucky or unfortunate — often making others feel pity
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
importune
4 uses
She began to importune school trustees as soon as she learned of the problem.
importune = beg insistently or urge repeatedly
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.2 |
linguist
1 use
She is a linguist specializing in Native American languages.
linguist = someone who specializes in the study of language
Definition
Generally linguist means:a specialist in the study of language
or:
a person who is skilled in multiple languages
or:
a person who is skilled in multiple languages
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
parley
1 use
The two countries sent peace negotiators to parley in Paris.
parley = a negotiation or discussion — especially between enemies
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
perplex
1 use
Scientists are perplexed by the mystery.
perplexed = confused or puzzled
Definition
Generally perplex means:to confuse
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.3 |
peruse
2 uses
Please peruse this report at your leisure.
peruse = read or examine
Definition
Generally peruse means:to read or examine
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
pretense
1 use
The country maintains a pretense of a free press.
pretense = an appearance to help pretend
Definition
Generally pretense means:an appearance or action to help one pretend
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.1 |
remorse
1 use
There was no sign of remorse until the police caught her.
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 4.3 |
tedious
1 use
I'll have to endure one of her tedious lectures.
tedious = boring or monotonous
Definition
Generally tedious means:boring — especially because something goes on too long or without variation
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
trifle with
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
trifle with her affections
She is not a woman to trifle with or ignore.
trifle with = treat thoughtlessly or without respect
Definition
Generally this sense of trifle with means:to treat somebody or something thoughtlessly or without respect
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.4 |
zeal
1 use
She attacks each challenge with zeal.
zeal = active interest and enthusiasm
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.4 |