accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 3 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
even with all his impatience, he wanted to live his life in accordance with Muslim law.
accordance = 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 | 2 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
2 —1 use as in:
done of her own accord
if the old man didn't know how to read, he would probably feel ashamed and decide of his own accord to change benches.
own accord = own mind (voluntarily)
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:mind
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
animate
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
animated by her strong belief
The men fell into an animated discussion.
animated = lively
Definition
Generally this sense of animate means:inspire, make more lively, or bring to life
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
arrogant
1 use
"You can't offer me something that is already mine," the chief said, arrogantly.
arrogantly = with an excessive sense of superiority
Definition
Generally arrogant means:having an excessive sense of superiority
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
capricious
2 uses
The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy.
capricious = unpredictable
Definition
Generally capricious means:impulsive or unpredictable or tending to make sudden changes — especially impulsive behavior
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
excavate
1 use
He struggled to continue digging as he fought the wind, which often blew the sand back into the excavation.
excavation = the hole being dug
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
Definition
Generally excavate means:to dig out
in various senses, including:
- remove or lay bare — as when removing top soil to lay a foundation
- find or uncover — as at an archaeological site
- remove a part — as a tooth from the gum that surrounds it
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
grave
1 use
one of his servants was gravely ill,
gravely = seriously
Definition
Generally this sense of grave means:serious and/or solemn
The exact meaning of this sense of grave can depend upon its context. For example:
- "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." — important, dangerous, or causing worry
- "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." — sad or solemn
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." — in a sincere and serious manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
heed
3 uses
The boy swore that, every time he heard the alarm, he would heed its message.
heed = pay attention (and do what the alarm requires)
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 | 3 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
incessant
2 uses
For nearly a year, he had been working incessantly, thinking only of putting aside enough money so that he could return to Spain with pride.
incessantly = continuously
Definition
Generally incessant means:continuous — often in an annoying way
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
incredulous
1 use
They traveled, spoke with wise men, performed miracles for the incredulous, and owned the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life.
incredulous = unbelieving
Definition
Generally incredulous means:unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
innumerable
1 use
There were three hundred wells, fifty thousand date trees, and innumerable colored tents spread among them.
innumerable = too numerous to be counted
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
nocturnal
1 use
The travelers adopted the practice of arranging the animals in a circle at night, sleeping together in the center as protection against the nocturnal cold.
nocturnal = nighttime
Definition
Generally nocturnal means:active during the night; or relating to night
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
nostalgia
1 use
"They're not my sheep anymore," he said to himself, without nostalgia.
nostalgia = longing for the way things were
Definition
Generally nostalgia means:happiness that come with the memory of good times combined with a hint of sadness that those times are over
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
persist
1 use
Meanwhile, the old man persisted in his attempt to strike up a conversation.
persisted = continued (often despite difficulty)
Definition
Generally persist means:to continue — often despite difficulty
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
profound
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
profound sadness
The Englishman had been profoundly impressed by the story.
profoundly = intensely (deeply)
Definition
Generally this sense of profound means:of greatest intensity or emotional depth
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
resolve
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
I resolved to stop drinking.
Relaxed and unhurried, he resolved that he would walk through the narrow streets of Tangier.
resolved = decided
Definition
Generally this sense of resolve means:to decide — typically a firm or formal decision
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
strait
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
Strait of Hormuz
The old man had spoken about signs and omens, and, as the boy was crossing the strait, he had thought about omens.†
strait = narrow water passage
Definition
Generally this sense of strait means:a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
venom
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
snake venom
It was a cobra, whose venom could kill a person in minutes.
venom = poison created by some insects and animals such as snakes
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 2 |
whet
1 use
Because there is a force that wants you to realize your destiny; it whets your appetite with a taste of success.
whets = increases a desire
Definition
Generally whet means:to increase a sense or desire
or more rarely: to sharpen a knife or other cutting edge
or more rarely: to sharpen a knife or other cutting edge
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |
zenith
1 use
He knew that a few hours from now, with the sun at its zenith, the heat would be so great that he would not be able to lead his flock across the fields.
zenith = the highest point
Definition
Generally zenith means:the highest point - physically or as a metaphor
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Part 1 |