abundant
9 uses
I hesitated, and then, as I looked round me, I saw that the dust was less abundant and its surface less even.
abundant = present in great quantity
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
bronze
19 uses
It was, as I think I have said, of bronze.
bronze = a reddish brown metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin
Definition
Generally bronze means:a reddish brown metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin
or:
the reddish-brown color of the metal (such as a bronze tan)
or:
something made of the metal — such as a sculpture or a third place medal
or:
the reddish-brown color of the metal (such as a bronze tan)
or:
something made of the metal — such as a sculpture or a third place medal
Word Statistics
| Book | 19 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
convey
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
convey her thoughts
I had some considerable difficulty in conveying my meaning.
conveying = expressing
Definition
Generally this sense of convey means:communicate or express
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
discord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
discord amongst the group
I, for my own part, cannot think that these latter days of weak experiment, fragmentary theory, and mutual discord are indeed man's culminating time!
discord = disagreement
Definition
Generally this sense of discord means:conflict or disagreement — especially among those expected to cooperate
or (especially in the form discordant):
seeming different or wrong along with everything else
or (especially in the form discordant):
seeming different or wrong along with everything else
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Epil. |
2 —1 use as in:
discordant music
I shivered violently, and shouted again—rather discordantly.
discordantly = unpleasantly (with a harsh sound)
Definition
Generally this sense of discord means:unpleasant sound — especially a combination of sounds that sound wrong together (though sometimes done intentionally in music)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
discriminate
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
discriminating taste
far less discriminating and exclusive in his food
discriminating = concerned with differences or fine distinctions
Definition
Generally this sense of discriminate means:to recognize or perceive differences — especially fine distinctions
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
eccentric
1 use
My pockets had always puzzled Weena, but at the last she had concluded that they were an eccentric kind of vase for floral decoration.
eccentric = unconventional or strange
Definition
Generally eccentric means:unconventional or strange; or a person with such traits
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
futile
4 uses
The Eloi, like the Carolingian kings, had decayed to a mere beautiful futility.
futility = pointless effort
Definition
Generally futile means:effort that is pointless because it is unproductive or unsuccessful
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
gesticulate
1 use
I was continually meeting more of these men of the future, who would follow me a little distance, chatter and laugh about me, and, having smiled and gesticulated in a friendly way, leave me again to my own devices.
gesticulated = made gestures (hand or body movements) while speaking or to express something
Definition
Generally gesticulate means:to make gestures (hand or body movements) while speaking or to express something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
however
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
However much she tried...
However great their intellectual degradation, the Eloi had kept too much of the human form not to claim my sympathy, and to make me perforce a sharer in their degradation and their Fear.†
however = regardless of how
Definition
Generally this sense of however means:to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
inclined
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
I'm inclined to
Suppressing a strong inclination to laugh, I ...
inclination = desire (attitude favoring)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
Definition
Generally this sense of inclined means:a tendency; in the mood; or an attitude that favors something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
incredulous
3 uses
The new guests were frankly incredulous.
incredulous = not believing
Definition
Generally incredulous means:unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
indolent
2 uses
How was it related to the indolent serenity of the beautiful Upper-worlders?
indolent = lazy
Definition
Generally this sense of indolent means:lazy; disinclined to work
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
insidious
1 use
There was scrub and long grass all about us, and I did not feel safe from their insidious approach.
insidious = appearing harmless (or even desirable), but actually very harmful over time
Definition
Generally insidious means:not appearing dangerous, but actually very harmful over time
or:
treacherous (dangerous due to trickery or from hidden or unpredictable risks)
or:
treacherous (dangerous due to trickery or from hidden or unpredictable risks)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
obscure (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 4 uses
1 —1 use as in:
it obscured my view
At last, more than thirty million years hence, the huge red-hot dome of the sun had come to obscure nearly a tenth part of the darkling heavens.
obscure = block from view
Definition
Generally this sense of obscure means:to block from view or make less visible or understandable
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
2 —3 uses as in:
was obscure, but now bright
In another moment the pale stars alone were visible. All else was rayless obscurity. The sky was absolutely black.
obscurity = darkness
Definition
Generally this sense of obscure means:dark or dingy; or inconspicuous (not very noticeable)
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
profound
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
profound sadness
a profound sense of desertion and despair
profound = intense
Definition
Generally this sense of profound means:of greatest intensity or emotional depth
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
resolve
5 uses
1 —5 uses as in:
I resolved to stop drinking.
Weena I had resolved to bring with me to our own time.
resolved = definitely decided
Definition
Generally this sense of resolve means:to decide — typically a firm or formal decision
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
revere
1 use
They were both the new kind of journalist—very joyous, irreverent young men.
irreverent = showing a lack of respect
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 | Chapter 2 |
transitory
2 uses
I thought in a transitory way of the oddness of wells still existing, and then resumed the thread of my speculations.
transitory = lasting a short time
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |