affirm
15 uses
Maria affirmed that she has complete faith in the other members of the team.
affirmed = expressed a firm belief
Definition
Generally affirm means:a firm statement that something is true
or:
expressing emotional support or encouragement for someone
or:
expressing emotional support or encouragement for someone
Word Statistics
| Book | 15 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
contempt
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
feels contempt towards her
Familiarity breeds contempt.
contempt = lack of respect
Definition
Generally this sense of contempt means:lack of respect — often accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike or disgust
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 24 |
decorum
5 uses
All decorum was lost in the classroom.
decorum = manners and conduct considered to be proper and in good taste
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
denounce
11 uses
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)
Word Statistics
| Book | 11 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 21 |
discord
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
discord amongst the group
There is too much discord in the team.
discord = conflict or disagreement — especially among those expected to cooperate
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 |
| 1st use | Chapter 16 |
dispossess
31 uses
In the countersuit she charged that the lenders were conspiring to dispossess her of her property.
dispossess = to take away possession of something — especially real estate
Word Statistics
| Book | 31 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
diversity
3 uses
Diversity has strengthened our Board of Directors.
diversity = the condition of variety
Definition
Generally diversity means:the condition of variety — especially in reference to members of a population group who are of different races or cultures
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Epil. |
eloquent
9 uses
Her eloquence is unquestioned even amongst those who disagree with her.
eloquence = the powerful use of language
Definition
Generally eloquent means:powerful use of language
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
eviction
20 uses
The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months.
evicted = to force someone to leave — typically from the place they have lived, and typically due to non-payment
Definition
Generally eviction means:to force someone to leave — typically from the place they have lived due to non-payment
Word Statistics
| Book | 20 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 13 |
exhort
27 uses
I have exhorted and encouraged her, but it has to be her decision.
exhorted = urged strongly
Definition
Generally exhort means:to urge strongly
Word Statistics
| Book | 27 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
extol
1 use
She extolled passage of the law as a victory for all Americans.
extolled = praised, glorified, or honored
Definition
Generally extol means:praise, glorify, or honor
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
futile
5 uses
It was a futile effort that was doomed form the start.
futile = effort that is pointless because it is unproductive or unsuccessful
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
integrity
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a person of high integrity
They agreed to have her judge the contest because everyone admires her integrity.
integrity = having strong moral principles — especially honesty
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 23 |
philanthropy
2 uses
Her primary interests are family and philanthropy.
philanthropy = helping others
Definition
Generally philanthropy means:helping others — especially donating money to worthy causes; or an organization that does so
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
profound (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
profound idea
She shared a profound way of thinking about the problem.
profound = deep or far-reaching in intellect or consequence
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 25 |
2 —1 use as in:
profound sadness
Her apology was heartfelt—expressing profound sorrow and regret.
profound = of greatest intensity or emotional depth
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
refute
1 use
The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments.
refuted = proved or argued that something is false
Definition
Generally refute means:to prove or argue that something is false
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 23 |
subtle
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
a subtle difference or thinker
She used subtle reasoning to expose the absurdity of his argument.
subtle = making use of slight distinctions
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 | 2 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
superfluous
2 uses
Eliminate superfluous words.
superfluous = more than is needed, desired, or required
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
suppress
9 uses
The dictator suppressed criticism in the press.
suppressed = kept or tried to keep under control
Definition
Generally suppress means:trying to keep under control — in many senses such as:
- to stop others from doing something by force
- to keep something from happening
- to keep news from spreading
- to control an emotion
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |