accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 9 uses
1 —8 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 | 8 uses |
| Library | 46 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
2 —1 use as in:
reached an accord
They're hoping to have a stronger climate-change accord by the end of the year.
accord = agreement
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:an agreement
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
amiable
1 use
She seemed an ideal candidate—attractive, amiable, intelligent and energetic.
amiable = friendly and kindly
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 36 |
benevolent
1 use
They called themselves The Benevolent Association because their mission was to help others.
benevolent = kind, generous, or charitable
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 42 |
brusque
1 use
She is known for her brusque manner and brief meetings.
brusque = abrupt (not taking the time to be friendly)
Definition
Generally brusque means:abrupt (sudden and quick — without taking the time to be friendly)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 42 |
denounce
1 use
She denounced him as a liar.
denounced = strongly criticized or accused publicly
Definition
Generally denounce means:to strongly criticize or accuse publicly
or more rarely: to inform against someone (turn someone into the authorities)
or more rarely: to inform against someone (turn someone into the authorities)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 42 |
desist
1 use
The Federal Trade Commission ordered the company to cease-and-desist from making such claims.
desist = to stop doing something
Definition
Generally desist means:to not do something
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 43 |
dexterity
1 use
The study found that video games improve hand dexterity and mental spatial ability.
dexterity = adroitness (skill) — physical and/or mental
Definition
Generally dexterity means:adroitness (skill) — with the hands or mind
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
diffident
1 use
She is diffident around adults, but dominant with her peer group.
diffident = hesitant and unassertive
Definition
Generally diffident means:hesitant and unassertive — often due to a lack of self-confidence
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
distend
1 use
One method of declawing is to severe the tendon that allows the claws to distend.
distend = extend
Definition
Generally distend means:to extend — especially the swelling outward of a part of the body; e.g., the stomach
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
duplicity
1 use
I trust her. Duplicity isn't in her nature or her tool kit.
duplicity = deception — such as lying
Definition
Generally duplicity means:deception (lying to or misleading others) — usually over an extended period
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 18 |
expedite
1 use
Is there a way to expedite the paperwork, so we don't miss our deadline?
expedite = make sure something happens faster than normal
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 40 |
flaccid
1 use
His flaccid handshake, didn't fill me with confidence.
flaccid = lacking firmness or strength
Definition
Generally flaccid means:lacking in firmness or strength
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
heresy
2 uses
It is a hardline form of Sunni Islam that condemns all other strains as heresy.
heresy = something immoral
Definition
Generally heresy means:opinions or actions most people consider immoral
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 13 |
impede
1 use
She is impeding the progress of our project
impeding = slowing or preventing
Definition
Generally impede means:create difficulty so as to slow or prevent (something)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 42 |
levity
1 use
Despite the tension, she managed to inject a bit of levity into the news conference.
levity = lightheartedness (feeling amusement or a lack of seriousness)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
lugubrious
1 use
It's hard to say "No" to that lugubrious hound-dog face.
lugubrious = excessively mournful
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 16 |
portent
1 use
believes the Golden Globe Awards are portents of the upcoming Academy Awards
portents = signs of things about to happen
Definition
Generally portent means:a sign of something about to happen
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 25 |
remuneration
1 use
It was inadequate remuneration to make up for his expenses.
remuneration = payment
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
trite
1 use
I know it sounds trite, but I love her; and that changes everything.
trite = lacking impact — typically because it is common or overused
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 13 |