bewilder
5 uses
Then it mumbled in its throaty voice, bewildered to the last, "I - I don't understand,"
bewildered = very confused
Definition
Generally bewilder means:to confuse someone
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 17 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
centaur
13 uses
It must be one of the centaurs.
centaurs = a creature that is half man, half horse
Definition
Generally centaur means:a mythical being that is half man and half horse
Word Statistics
| Book | 13 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
chronicle
1 use
If I have read the chronicle
chronicle = written record of events
Definition
Generally chronicle means:a record of events; or the act of creating such a record or telling others of the events
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
cunning
1 use
And then she understood the devilish cunning of the enemies' plan.
cunning = cleverness and deceit
Definition
Generally this sense of cunning means:being good at achieving goals through cleverness — and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
dismay
2 uses
and over all their faces there came an expression of uttermost dismay.
dismay = sadness, worry, or discouragement
Definition
Generally dismay means:to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry — typically in response to something surprising
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
dogged
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
dogged determination
...all looking at him with grim and dogged expressions.
dogged = determined and persistent
Definition
Generally this sense of dogged means:continuing effort to achieve something despite difficulties (persistent)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
earnest
1 use
Roonwit had just raised his hand and was leaning forward to say something very earnestly to the King
earnestly = sincerely
Definition
Generally earnest means:characterized by sincere belief
or:
intensely or excessively serious
or:
intensely or excessively serious
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 19 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
entreat
1 use
I entreat you - nay, I command you - to return to your own place. I should be put to shame if I let such young warriors fall in battle on my side.
entreat = ask
Definition
Generally entreat means:to ask — especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
grave
3 uses
But very quickly they all became grave again: for, as you know, there is a kind of happiness and wonder that makes you serious.
grave = serious
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 | 3 uses |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
indignant
1 use
"All right!" said Eustace indignantly. "We're not blind."
indignantly = feeling anger (at being treated like an idiot)
Definition
Generally indignant means:angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 16 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 13 |
judicious
1 use
judicious plan
judicious = showing good judgment
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
mane
9 uses
Aslan raised his head and shook his mane.
mane = a lion or horses hair
Definition
Generally mane means:long coarse hair such as that which grows around a lion's head or on the back of a horse's neck
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
pompous
1 use
...replied, in the pompous Calormene way:
pompous = puffed up with vanity
Definition
Generally pompous means:behaving with excessive self-importance — often with exaggerated dignity or ceremonial splendor
or more rarely: showing ceremonial splendor (pomp)
or more rarely: showing ceremonial splendor (pomp)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
resolve
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
I resolved to stop drinking.
I ... resolved to look upon the face of Tash though he should slay me.
resolved = decided
Definition
Generally this sense of resolve means:to decide — typically a firm or formal decision
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 15 |
sentry
10 uses
Stand here, sentry, with your back to the wall.
sentry = someone who stands guard
Word Statistics
| Book | 10 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
solemn
3 uses
His eyes were shining, his face very solemn,
solemn = serious and possibly dignified
Definition
Generally solemn means:in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 20 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
subtle
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a subtle difference or thinker
"Mark their subtleties, Sire," said Poggin to the King.
subtleties = things that are hard to notice
Definition
Generally this sense of subtle means:not obvious, but understandable by someone with adequate sensitivity and relevant knowledge (perhaps depending upon fine distinctions)
or:
capable of understanding things that require sensitivity and relevant knowledge (perhaps understanding fine distinctions)
or:
capable of understanding things that require sensitivity and relevant knowledge (perhaps understanding fine distinctions)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
treacherous
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a scheming, treacherous assistant
Dirty, filthy, treacherous little brutes.
treacherous = untrustworthy
Definition
Generally this sense of treacherous means:guilty of betrayal or deception or likely to betray or deceive
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
wrath
3 uses
his wrath was not against me
wrath = intense anger
Definition
Generally wrath means:extreme anger or angry punishment
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
wretched
4 uses
Then Tirian rushed upon the wretched creature, picked it up by the scruff of the neck,
wretched = bad
Definition
Generally wretched means:very bad
in various senses, including:
- unfortunate or miserable — as in "wretched prisoners sleeping on the cold floor"
- of poor quality — as in "wretched roads"
- morally bad — as in "The wretched woman stole his wallet."
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |