Agamemnon
160 uses
The 2004 film, Troy, depicted Agamemnon in an especially unsympathetic manner.
Agamemnon = Greek mythology: the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War
Word Statistics
| Book | 160 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1.1 |
alacrity
1 use
She completed each assignment with alacrity.
alacrity = quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Foot |
allay
4 uses
They have tried to allay fears by saying their weapons are of a defensive nature.
allay = reduced the intensity of
Definition
Generally allay means:reduce the intensity of or calm
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| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.15 |
anodyne
2 uses
the anodyne properties of certain drugs
anodyne = soothing or comforting
Definition
Generally anodyne means:a medicine used to relieve pain
or:
something soothing, comforting or mild so as not to upset
or:
something soothing, comforting or mild so as not to upset
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1.5 |
arbiter
2 uses
She was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion.
arbiter = someone who settles disputes — often because of reputation
Definition
Generally arbiter means:someone who settles disputes — often because of reputation
or:
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
or:
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.17 |
callow
2 uses
She described him as shallow and callow.
callow = young and inexperienced
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1.2 |
capacious
1 use
She carries a capacious bag.
capacious = large in capacity
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.23 |
contentious
1 use
We started with the most contentious item on the agenda.
contentious = likely to cause disagreement
Definition
Generally contentious means:causing or likely to cause disagreement; or argumentative
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1.1 |
copious
3 uses
She took copious notes.
copious = a lot of
Definition
Generally copious means:abundant (large in quantity or number)
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| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1.4 |
craven
1 use
the craven fellow turned and ran
craven = exceedingly cowardly
Definition
Generally craven means:exceedingly cowardly; or someone who is exceedingly cowardly
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.12 |
denizen
1 use
The book has photographs of deep sea creatures, and is called "Denizens of the Deep."
denizens = animals that inhabit a particular place
Definition
Generally denizen means:a person or animal that inhabits or frequently visits a particular place
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.18 |
enjoin
4 uses
Environmentalist seek to enjoin the drilling on the grounds that it is unnecessary and dangerous.
enjoin = prohibit (command not to do something)
Definition
Generally enjoin means:to command someone to do (or not do) something
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| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1.6 |
flippant
1 use
Her response is entertaining, but the question deserves a less flippant answer.
flippant = showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.22 |
harbinger
1 use
The warm summer is a harbinger of things to come.
harbinger = an indication of the approach of something
Definition
Generally harbinger means:an indication of the approach of something — especially something bad
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.23 |
ignoble
6 uses
There is something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude.
ignoble = completely lacking nobility in character, quality or purpose
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| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.14 |
luscious
10 uses
a bowl of luscious-looking peaches
luscious = very desirable
Definition
Generally luscious means:very desirable in various senses — such as:
- delicious — especially sweet and juicy
- sexually appealing
- pleasing or delightful
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| Book | 10 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1.1 |
opportune
2 uses
They launched their company at an opportune time.
opportune = favorable
Definition
Generally opportune means:favorable circumstances for a particular purpose — especially the circumstance of good timing
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.8 |
remiss
3 uses
I'd be remiss in this overview if I didn't also mention...
remiss = careless — not doing a good job
Definition
Generally remiss means:careless — especially with regard to a duty
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| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.13 |
tempestuous
2 uses
She has a tempestuous relationship with her mother.
tempestuous = turbulent (emotionally violent)
Definition
Generally tempestuous means:strongly turbulent — as of a storm or unstable emotions
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.10 |
whet
2 uses
The appetizer whet our appetite for what was to come.
whet = increased
Definition
Generally whet means:to increase a sense or desire
or more rarely: to sharpen a knife or other cutting edge
or more rarely: to sharpen a knife or other cutting edge
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2.11 |