abide
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
abide by her decision
I never could abide figures! (where figures refers to math)
abide = tolerate
Definition
Generally this sense of abide means:to tolerate or put up with something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
audible
1 use
some of the other birds tittered audibly.
audibly = in a manner that could be heard
Definition
Generally this sense of audible means:capable of being heard
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
contempt
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
feels contempt towards her
'You!' said the Caterpillar contemptuously. 'Who are YOU?'
contemptuously = with disrespect and dislike
Definition
Generally this sense of contempt means:lack of respect — often accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike or disgust
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
cunning
1 use
"I'll be judge, I'll be jury," Said cunning old Fury:
cunning = skillful in achieving goals by outmaneuvering others through deception and cleverness
Definition
Generally cunning means:being good at achieving goals through cleverness and trickery
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
diligent
1 use
they set to work very diligently to write out a history of the accident,
diligently = with hard work and care
Definition
Generally diligent means:hard work and care in tasks — often continuing when others might quit because of difficulties
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
dispute
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
their border dispute
Alice began to feel very uneasy: to be sure, she had not as yet had any dispute with the Queen, but she knew that it might happen any minute, 'and then,' thought she, 'what would become of me?'
dispute = disagreement, argument, or conflict
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
earnest
2 uses
'Take some more tea,' the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly.
earnestly = sincerely
Definition
Generally earnest means:characterized by sincere belief
or:
intensely or excessively serious
or:
intensely or excessively serious
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 20 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
grave
6 uses
Alice thought the whole thing very absurd, but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh;
grave = serious and solemn
Definition
Generally this sense of grave means:serious and/or solemn
The exact meaning of this sense of grave can depend upon its context. For example:
- "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." — important, dangerous, or causing worry
- "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." — sad or solemn
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." — in a sincere and serious manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
incessant
1 use
you incessantly stand on your head
incessantly = continuously/annoyingly
Definition
Generally incessant means:continuous — often in an annoying way
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
inclined
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
I'm inclined to
the Dodo had paused as if it thought that SOMEBODY ought to speak, and no one else seemed inclined to say anything.
inclined = in the mood (to have an attitude favoring)
Definition
Generally this sense of inclined means:a tendency; in the mood; or an attitude that favors something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
indignant
5 uses
said Alice indignantly.
indignantly = with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong
Definition
Generally indignant means:angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 16 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
insolent
1 use
But the insolence of his Normans—" How are you getting on now, my dear?"
insolence = rude disrespectful behavior or action
Definition
Generally insolent means:rudely disrespectful
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
melancholy
6 uses
Alice replied in a very melancholy voice.
melancholy = sad
Definition
Generally melancholy means:a sad feeling or manner — sometimes thoughtfully sad
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
oblige
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
I am obliged by law.
'And that's the jury-box,' thought Alice, 'and those twelve creatures,' (she was obliged to say 'creatures,' you see, because some of them were animals, and some were birds,) 'I suppose they are the jurors.'
obliged = required (obligated) to do something
Definition
Generally this sense of oblige means:require (obligate) to do something
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
persist
2 uses
the Mock Turtle persisted.
persisted = continued despite difficulties
Definition
Generally persist means:to continue — often despite difficulty
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
sage
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
sage advice
...said the sage, as he shook his grey locks,
sage = person known for being wise
Definition
Generally this sense of sage means:profound wisdom; or one known for being wise
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
serpent
12 uses
Serpent, I say again!
serpent = snake
Definition
Generally serpent means:a snake
Word Statistics
| Book | 12 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
solemn
7 uses
the Gryphon replied very solemnly.
solemnly = with seriousness and dignity
Definition
Generally solemn means:very serious—and often dignified
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 22 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
suppress
5 uses
Here the other guinea-pig cheered, and was suppressed.
suppressed = tried to keep under control
Definition
Generally suppress means:trying to keep under control
The exact meaning of suppress can depend upon its context. For example:
- "suppressed the revolution" — to stop others from doing something by force
- "suppressed a smile" — kept something from happening
- "suppressed the story" — kept news from spreading
- "suppressed her fear" — controlled an emotion
- "suppressed the memory" — avoided thinking about (perhaps even removed from conscious memory)
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
tremulous
1 use
When the sands are all dry, he is gay as a lark,
And will talk in contemptuous tones of the Shark,
But, when the tide rises and sharks are around,
His voice has a timid and tremulous sound.
And will talk in contemptuous tones of the Shark,
But, when the tide rises and sharks are around,
His voice has a timid and tremulous sound.
tremulous = quivering (shaky)
Definition
Generally tremulous means:quivering (shaky) — usually from weakness or fear — especially of the voice
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |