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 |
cunning
3 uses
And then she understood the devilish cunning of the enemies' plan.
cunning = cleverly deceitful
Definition
Generally cunning means:being good at achieving goals through cleverness and trickery
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
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 | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 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 |
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 is often subject to its context. For example:
The exact meaning of this sense of grave is often subject to 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 (with a heavy heart)
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." — sincere and dignified without humor
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 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 |
inexorable
1 use
The great god Tash! inexorable Tash!
inexorable = unstoppable
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
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 growing:
- around the head—as of a lion
- on the back of the neck—as of a horse
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 5 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 |
reign (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
She reigned over England
...their reign had been the golden age of Narnia.
reign = time of rule (of those kings and queens)
Definition
Generally this sense of reign means:rule (like that of a king or queen); or the time during which one ruled
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
2 —1 use as in:
uncertainty reigns
...gloom and fear reigned over Narnia.
reigned = was most powerful or noticeable
Definition
Generally this sense of reign means:to be most powerful, important, or noticeable
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
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 | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 15 |
sagacious
1 use
Doubtless, most sagacious of cats,
sagacious = wise
Definition
Generally sagacious means:wise — especially through long experience and thoughtfulness
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
sentry
10 uses
Stand here, sentry, with your back to the wall.
sentry = someone who stands guard
Word Statistics
| Book | 10 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
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
2 uses
Dirty, filthy, treacherous little brutes.
treacherous = dangerous (likely to betray)
Definition
Generally treacherous means:dangerous
or:
likely to betray; or guilty of betrayal
or:
likely to betray; or guilty of betrayal
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
wrath
3 uses
his wrath was not against me
wrath = intense anger
Definition
Generally wrath means:extreme anger — sometimes implying angry punishment
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 8 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 such as:
- unfortunate or miserable
- of poor quality
- morally bad
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |