abundant
3 uses
Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.
abundant = present in great quantity
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
appease
1 use
The President is thought to have made the statement to appease the party faithful.
appease = satisfy or pacify (bring peace and calm among)
Definition
Generally appease means:satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset) — typically by giving something wanted
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
chastise
1 use
She said the United Nations resolution amounted to chastising Israel for wanting to exist.
chastising = criticizing
Definition
Generally chastise means:to scold or criticize
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
deplore
1 use
We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners.
deplore = strongly disapprove of or regret
Definition
Generally deplore means:strongly dislike or regret
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
descend
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
descend the mountain
We saw the rocket descend.
descend = move downward
Definition
Generally this sense of descend means:move or slope downward
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
distill
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
distill the whisky
The ship distills fresh water from salt water.
distills = separates
Definition
Generally this sense of distill means:to make a more pure or concentrated liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors (as is done when making whisky or some petroleum products)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
dwell
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
It dwells in the forest.
The creature dwells in the forest.
dwells = lives in
Definition
Generally this sense of dwell means:make one's home in; or to live in; or to stay (in a place)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
encompass
2 uses
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
encompasses = includes
Definition
Generally encompass means:include in scope; or surround
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
endure
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
endure through the ages
She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.
endure = continue to exist
Definition
Generally this sense of endure means:to continue to exist
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 13 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
entreat
1 use
She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.
entreated = asked
Definition
Generally entreat means:to ask — especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
exalt
1 use
I'm looking for a small liberal-arts college that exalts the undergraduate experience.
exalts = prizes, honors, or glorifies
Definition
Generally exalt means:praise, glorify, or honor
or:
fill with extreme happiness
or:
fill with extreme happiness
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
fetter
3 uses
She is fettered by old ideas whose time has passed.
fettered = hindered (held back)
Definition
Generally fetter means:to restrain or hinder
or more archaically:
a shackle for the ankles
or more archaically:
a shackle for the ankles
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
heed
2 uses
Heed the advice of the old women.
heed = pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested
Definition
Generally heed means:pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested — especially with regard to a warning or other advice
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
indifferent
1 use
About a third are in favor of the change, a third are opposed, and a third are indifferent.
indifferent = without interest
Definition
Generally indifferent means:without interest
in various senses, including:
- unconcerned — as in "She is indifferent to what is served to eat."
- unsympathetic — as in "She is indifferent to his needs."
- not of good quality (which may imply average or poor quality depending upon context) — as in "an indifferent performance"
- impartial — as in "We need a judge who is indifferent."
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
infinite
3 uses
There are infinite possibilities.
infinite = unlimited
Definition
Generally infinite means:unlimited; without boundaries; or too numerous to count
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
rebuke
2 uses
She was stung by the rebuke.
rebuke = severe criticism
Definition
Generally rebuke means:criticize severely; or such criticism
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
remorse
3 uses
There was no sign of remorse until the police caught her.
remorse = regret for doing something wrong
Definition
Generally remorse means:a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrong
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
righteous
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
a righteous cause
The extremism is fed by unquestioned belief in the righteousness of their cause.
righteousness = moral correctness
Definition
Generally this sense of righteous means:morally correct; or morally justified
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
serene
2 uses
While I lie awake worrying, she sleeps serenely.
serenely = calmly and peacefully
Definition
Generally serene means:calm and untroubled
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
sustain
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
sustained by her faith
We sustained ourselves on bread and water.
sustained = supported
Definition
Generally this sense of sustain means:provide support or necessities
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |