accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 15 uses
1 —14 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
I believe also that he will be successful who directs his actions according to the spirit of the times,
according to = in keeping with
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 | 14 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
2 —1 use as in:
accord her the respect deserved
But let us come to Alexander, who was a man of such great goodness, that among the other praises which are accorded him is this, that in the fourteen years he held the empire no one was ever put to death by him unjudged;
accorded = given (special treatment)
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:to give someone special treatment — especially respect
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
avarice
2 uses
There is first to note that, whereas in other principalities the ambition of the nobles and the insolence of the people only have to be contended with, the Roman emperors had a third difficulty in having to put up with the cruelty and avarice of their soldiers,
avarice = excessive desire for wealth
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 15 |
compel
15 uses
The Carthaginians, reduced to extreme necessity, were compelled to come to terms with Agathocles,
compelled = forced
Definition
Generally compel means:to force someone to do something
or more rarely:
to convince someone to do something
or more rarely:
to convince someone to do something
Word Statistics
| Book | 15 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
complacent
1 use
men are so self-complacent in their own affairs,
complacent = unworried and satisfied
Definition
Generally complacent means:contented (unworried and satisfied) — often to a fault
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 23 |
contempt
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
feels contempt towards her
they have brought Italy to slavery and contempt.
contempt = disrespect
Definition
Generally this sense of contempt means:lack of respect for someone or something thought inferior — often accompanied by a feeling of dislike or disgust
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
diligent
2 uses
as princes cannot help being hated by someone ... they ought to endeavour with the utmost diligence to avoid the hatred of the most powerful.
diligence = hard work and care
Definition
Generally this sense of diligent means:hard work and care in tasks — often continuing when others might quit because of difficulties
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Ded. |
disdain
1 use
there being in the one disdain and in the other suspicion,
disdain = a lack of respect
Definition
Generally disdain means:a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority
or:
to reject as not good enough
or:
to reject as not good enough
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
establish (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 8 uses
1 —7 uses as in:
establish a positive tone
Principalities are either hereditary, in which the family has been long established; or they are new.†
established = set in place
Definition
Generally this sense of establish means:create, start, or set in [a] place
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 25 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
2 —1 use as in:
establish that there is a need
But granted a prince who has established himself as above, who can command, and is a man of courage, undismayed in adversity, who does not fail in other qualifications, and who, by his resolution and energy, keeps the whole people encouraged—such a one will never find himself deceived in them, and it will be shown that he has laid his foundations well.†
established = proven
Definition
Generally this sense of establish means:show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
faction
13 uses
During the rioting between the Cancellieri and Panciatichi factions in 1502
factions = sub-groups
Definition
Generally faction means:a sub-group with some interests not shared by the entire group
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| Book | 13 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
impetuous
3 uses
Pope Julius the Second went to work impetuously in all his affairs, and found the times and circumstances conform so well ... that he always met with success.
impetuously = impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought)
Definition
Generally this sense of impetuous means:impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) — often with an unfortunate consequence
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 25 |
innovate
2 uses
Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new.
innovator = someone who brings something new to an environment
Definition
Generally innovate means:bring something new to an environment
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
mitigate
2 uses
as the fact of becoming a prince from a private station presupposes either ability or fortune, it is clear that one or other of these things will mitigate ... many difficulties.
mitigate = make less harmful
Definition
Generally mitigate means:make less harmful or unpleasant
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
oppress
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
oppressive government
...the people do not wish to be ruled nor oppressed by the nobles,
oppressed = dominated harshly and unfairly
Definition
Generally this sense of oppress means:to dominate harshly and unfairly; or to make suffer
The meaning of oppress depends upon its context. For example:
- "The authorities oppress political activists," or "The new nation oppressed Native Americans." — to dominate harshly and unfairly
- "She is oppressed by excessive debt." - made to suffer
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
prudent
7 uses
Neither could you have a better or a more prudent arrangement, or a greater source of security to the king and kingdom.
prudent = sensible and careful
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
reproach
11 uses
princes ought to leave affairs of reproach to the management of others, and keep those of grace in their own hands.
reproach = criticism
Definition
Generally reproach means:a criticism; or to express criticism — especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame
Word Statistics
| Book | 11 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
repudiate
1 use
the empire has recently come to be repudiated in Italy,
repudiated = strongly rejected
Definition
Generally repudiate means:strong rejection — especially when the idea or thing being rejected was once embraced
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
superfluous
2 uses
If, therefore, all the steps taken by the duke be considered, it will be seen that he laid solid foundations for his future power, and I do not consider it superfluous to discuss them, because I do not know what better precepts to give a new prince than the example of his actions;
superfluous = more than is desired
Definition
Generally superfluous means:more than is needed, desired, or required
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
valor
20 uses
For the old Roman valour is not dead,
valour = courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
(editor's note: This is a British spelling. Americans use valor.)
(editor's note: This is a British spelling. Americans use valor.)
Definition
Generally valor means:exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger — especially in battle
Word Statistics
| Book | 20 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |