accord
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.
accordance = keeping
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." — because of what was just said; or as a result
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
adverse
1 use
She did an impressive job given the adverse circumstances.
adverse = working against one's interests
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Intr. |
anathema
1 use
Coal power plants are anathema to the environmental group.
anathema = someone or something that is intensely disliked
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Intr. |
appropriate
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
it is appropriate
These clothes aren't appropriate for work.
appropriate = suitable (fitting)
Definition
Generally this sense of appropriate means:suitable (fitting) for a particular situation
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 28 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Intr. |
bewilder
2 uses
Some of their customs can bewilder travelers.
bewilder = confuse
Definition
Generally bewilder means:to confuse someone
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 17 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
bound and determined
1 use
She is bound and determined to go to college.
bound and determined = firm in purpose
Definition
Generally bound and determined means:firm in purpose (to do something)
or:
has a strong unconscious desire (to do something)
or:
has a strong unconscious desire (to do something)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
Carthage
4 uses
Carthage is being resettled today as a suburb of Tunis.
Carthage = an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 698
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 15 |
comprehend
1 use
I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.
comprehends = fully understands
Definition
Generally comprehend means:to understand something — especially to understand it completely
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 20 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
endure
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
endured the pain
I endured insult and injury without complaint.
endured = suffered through
Definition
Generally this sense of endure means:to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 18 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
flexible
1 use
The job has flexible working hours.
flexible = adaptable to different conditions
Definition
Generally flexible means:bendable or adaptable
in various senses, including:
- easily bent without physical damage or injury — as of a hose or gymnast
- able to adjust readily to different conditions — as of a plan
- willing to make concessions — as of a negotiator or a boss
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
glimmer
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a glimmer of hope
I saw a glimmer of understanding in her eye.
glimmer = a slight indication of something
Definition
Generally this sense of glimmer means:a slight indication of something — such as hope or interest
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 13 |
intrusion
1 use
It is an unnecessary government intrusion into private affairs.
intrusion = unwelcome involvement
Definition
Generally intrusion means:an involvement or interruption that is unwelcome
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
liable
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
she is liable to
She's so busy, she's liable to forget.
liable = likely to; or maybe going to
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
metropolis
1 use
I want to live and work in the middle of a vibrant metropolis.
metropolis = large, important city
Definition
Generally metropolis means:city — especially a large city that is considered important
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
paralysis
2 uses
She suffers paralysis of her legs.
paralysis = loss of the ability to move
Definition
Generally paralysis means:loss of the ability to move the body or a part of it
or:
inability to act or make a decision
or:
inability to act or make a decision
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
recite
1 use
She recited a poem.
recited = said the lines of
Definition
Generally recite means:to say or read something aloud — especially something previously memorized such as a poem
or:
to say in detail — especially a list of things
or:
to say in detail — especially a list of things
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 23 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
Robinson Crusoe
1 use
Some describe Robinson Crusoe as the first novel of realistic fiction written in English.
Robinson Crusoe = Daniel Defoe's 1719 novel of a shipwrecked English sailor who survives on a small tropical island
Definition
Generally Robinson Crusoe means:Daniel Defoe's famous novel and the name of its main character — a shipwrecked English sailor who survives on a small tropical island (1719)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
stationery
2 uses
It was a form-letter, but written on the President's stationery with a White House return address.
stationery = paper and envelopes for writing letters
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Intr. |
summon
3 uses
I was summoned to the principal's office.
summoned = called to come
Definition
Generally summon means:to call forth
The exact meaning of summon can depend upon its context. For example:
- "summon to court" — officially demand that someone appear in court (call them to court)
- "summon the team to a meeting" — call upon the team members to attend a meeting
- "summon help" — call others to come and help
- "summon her courage" — call forth her courage from within
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 35 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 18 |
torrent
2 uses
She screamed a torrent of abuse.
torrent = an overwhelming amount
Definition
Generally torrent means:an overwhelming amount — especially of quickly moving water
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |