beseech
21 uses
She teaches and beseeches her students to think about their future.
beseeches = begs
Definition
Generally beseech means:to ask strongly or beg for something
Word Statistics
| Book | 21 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 2 |
bronze
21 uses
1 —21 uses as in:
bronze won't corrode in salt water
The sculpture of a bull on Wall Street is made of bronze.
bronze = a brownish metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin
Definition
Generally this sense of bronze means:a brownish-colored metal with red or yellow hues that is made of copper and (usually) tin
Word Statistics
| Book | 21 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 5 |
discord
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
discord amongst the group
There is too much discord in the team.
discord = conflict
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 | Book 4 |
dwell
4 uses
1 —4 uses as in:
a modest dwelling
There is a second dwelling unit on the property.
dwelling = home
Definition
Generally this sense of dwelling means:a house or shelter in which someone lives
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Book 2 |
entreat
19 uses
She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.
entreated = asked
Definition
Generally entreat means:to ask — especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
Word Statistics
| Book | 19 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 22 |
forthwith
39 uses
The judge ordered her release "forthwith."
forthwith = immediately
Definition
Generally forthwith means:immediately — (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)
Word Statistics
| Book | 39 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 1 |
frayed
14 uses
1 —14 uses as in:
into the fray
I'm hesitant to join the political fray.
fray = fight or struggle
Definition
Generally this sense of fray means:a noisy fight, controversial debate, or other exciting situation that usually is not well organized
Word Statistics
| Book | 14 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 2 |
grievous
52 uses
She suffered grievous bodily harm.
grievous = very serious; or very bad
Definition
Generally grievous means:very serious; or very bad; or causing grief
Word Statistics
| Book | 52 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 6 |
heed
22 uses
Heed the advice of the old women.
heed = pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested
Definition
Generally heed means:pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested — especially with regard to a warning or other advice
Word Statistics
| Book | 22 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 10 |
moreover
24 uses
The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long term lease on expensive office space.
moreover = in addition to what has just been said
Word Statistics
| Book | 24 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Book 1 |
mortal
20 uses
1 —20 uses as in:
mortal body
Don't expect perfection of a mere mortal.
mortal = human
Definition
Generally this sense of mortal means:human (especially merely human); or subject to death
Word Statistics
| Book | 20 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 1 |
perish
57 uses
...government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.
Abraham Lincoln -- Gettysburg Address
perish = be destroyed or cease to exist
Definition
Generally perish means:to die — especially in an unnatural way
or:
to be destroyed or cease to exist
or:
to be destroyed or cease to exist
Word Statistics
| Book | 57 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Book 1 |
pyre
22 uses
While cremation is not uncommon in the western world, open air funeral pyres are typically illegal.
pyres = piles of wood or other burnable materials
Definition
Generally pyre means:a pile of wood or other burnable material — especially to burn a dead body as in a funeral rite
Word Statistics
| Book | 22 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 1 |
revise
4 uses
How can you revise that paragraph to improve the expression of ideas?
revise = improve (change)
Definition
Generally revise means:to change (and hopefully improve) — most frequently to improve a written document, but it can be any intentional change such as a change in an estimated amount, a plan, or a series of procedures
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 10 |
| 1st use | Pref. |
subdue
6 uses
1 —6 uses
verb as in: subdued the opposition
She was threatening people with a knife, but police used a Taser to subdue her.
subdue = overcome and control
Definition
Generally this sense of subdue means:to control, prevent, or make less intense — sometimes through force
The exact meaning of subdue depends upon its context. For example:
- "subdued a nation" — defeated militarily and brought under control
- "subdued the fever" — made it less intense or defeated it
- "subdued her enthusiasm" — made it less intense
- "subdued her fears" — made them less intense or overcame them
- "subdued my emotions" — kept them under control
- "subdued the crowd" — quieted or controlled it
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 16 |
valor
48 uses
She received a medal for valor.
valor = courage (exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger — especially in battle)
Definition
Generally valor means:exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger — especially in battle
Word Statistics
| Book | 48 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 11 |
wrath
72 uses
She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.
wrath = extreme anger
Definition
Generally wrath means:extreme anger or angry punishment
Word Statistics
| Book | 72 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 5 |
yield (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 14 uses
1 —1 use as in:
will yield valuable data
The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.
yield = produce (lead to)
Definition
Generally this sense of yield means:to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Book 6 |
2 —13 uses as in:
yield to pressure
The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.
yield = give in
Definition
Generally this sense of yield means:to give in, give way, or give up
Word Statistics
| Book | 13 uses |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 10 |
Zeus
445 uses
The ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia in honor of Zeus.
Zeus = Greek mythology: the most supreme of the gods
Word Statistics
| Book | 445 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Pref. |