accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 25 uses
1 —24 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 | 24 uses |
| Library | 46 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
2 —1 use as in:
done of her own accord
She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.
own accord = mind
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:mind — voluntarily (without anyone asking)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 4 |
adapt
1 use
Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.
adapted = changed (to fit this situation)
Definition
Generally adapt means:change to fit a different situation; or make suitable
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 10 |
| 1st use | Part 5 |
consequence (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 11 uses
1 —9 uses as in:
a direct consequence of
Your decision will have three major consequences.
consequences = results
Definition
Generally this sense of consequence means:a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 24 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
2 —2 uses as in:
of little consequence
Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.
consequential = important
Definition
Generally this sense of consequence means:importance or relevance
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 3 |
discern
14 uses
The second picture has more pixels, but the human eye can't discern the difference.
discern = to notice or understand something — often something that is not obvious
Word Statistics
| Book | 14 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
dwell
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a modest dwelling
There is a second dwelling unit on the property.
dwelling = a home in which someone lives
Definition
Generally this sense of dwelling means:a house or shelter in which someone lives
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 5 |
establish
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
establish a positive tone
Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?
established = created
Definition
Generally this sense of establish means:create, start, or set in [a] place
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 22 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 10 |
| 1st use | Part 5 |
exemplar
2 uses
She is an excellent exemplar of the modern woman.
exemplar = example — especially one that represents the ideal
Definition
Generally exemplar means:an example — especially one that represents the ideal
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
impulsive
9 uses
letting him borrow her car was an impulsive act that she immediately regretted
impulsive = action taken without forethought
Definition
Generally impulsive means:action without forethought; or such a tendency
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
inconsistent
7 uses
Her play is inconsistent. Sometimes she's unbeatable and other times she beats herself.
inconsistent = not the same at different times
Definition
Generally inconsistent means:not the same in different parts or at different times
or:
not in agreement [with something else]
or:
not in agreement [with something else]
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
indulge
13 uses
She indulges her children more than is good for them.
indulges = allows them to get their way (gives into their desire)
Definition
Generally indulge means:to give into a desire or enjoy something — especially in excess of what is thought good—such as a desire to eat too much cake, or be too lazy
or:
to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
or:
to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
Word Statistics
| Book | 13 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
matrimony
12 uses
They have moved in together, joined bank accounts, and are trying to have children, but have no interest in matrimony.
matrimony = marriage
Definition
Generally matrimony means:the state of being a married
Word Statistics
| Book | 12 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
minuteness
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
minute size; or minute description
Don't eat a lot of poppy seeds for a few days before a drug test. They have a minute amount of a chemical that can cause a false positive when testing for heroin use.
minute = small, detailed, or careful
Definition
Generally this sense of minuteness means:very small
or:
detailed (including even small considerations); or careful (done with care)
or:
detailed (including even small considerations); or careful (done with care)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
moreover
6 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 | 6 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
novel
2 uses
We're looking for novel advertising ideas.
novel = new and original
Definition
Generally this sense of novel means:new and original — typically something considered good
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
parish
10 uses
Are we talking about a governmental or a religious parish?
parish = a local church community
or in Louisiana: a jurisdiction of government like a county
or in Louisiana: a jurisdiction of government like a county
Word Statistics
| Book | 10 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
quaint
12 uses
We stayed in a quaint town.
quaint = unusual in an interesting or pleasing way — especially when old-fashioned
Word Statistics
| Book | 12 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
reproach
16 uses
She reproached him for being thoughtless and lazy.
reproached = criticized
Definition
Generally reproach means:a criticism; or to express criticism
Word Statistics
| Book | 16 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
theology
9 uses
She studied theology at Yale Divinity School.
theology = the study of religion
Definition
Generally theology means:the study of religion; or a particular system or school of religious beliefs
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |