accord
9 uses
1 —9 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
She'd been wearing a red dress and matching jacket, according to their server.
according to = as stated by
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 | 9 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
aesthetic
1 use
Our tastes, aesthetically speaking, were very different, and the simple truth was we both liked our independence and personal space.
aesthetically = relating to what is beautiful
Definition
Generally aesthetic means:related to beauty or good taste — often referring to one's appreciation of beauty or one's sense of what is beautiful
or:
beautiful or tasteful
or:
beautiful or tasteful
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
apparent
11 uses
At this hour, the investigation, headed by Lieutenant Eve Dallas, is at an apparent deadlock.
apparent = appearing obvious though not necessarily so
Definition
Generally apparent means:clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so
Word Statistics
| Book | 11 uses |
| Library | 66 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
bolster
1 use
With a bolstering smile, Linda interrupted.
bolstering = supporting
Definition
Generally this sense of bolster means:support or strengthen
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
concur
1 use
"Thousands concur," he murmured and...
concur = agree
Definition
Generally this sense of concur means:to agree
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 16 |
confiscate
7 uses
They'll confiscate any communication or recording devices he's got on him.
confiscate = take away regardless of consent — especially by public authority
Definition
Generally confiscate means:to take something regardless of consent — especially by public authority
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
console
13 uses
Eve consoled herself,
consoled = comforted (emotionally)
Definition
Generally this sense of console means:to comfort (emotionally)
Word Statistics
| Book | 13 uses |
| Library | 16 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 16 |
deride
1 use
Her smile turned derisive.
derisive = contemptuous (treating as inferior and unworthy of respect)
(editor's note: The suffix "-ive" converts a word into an adjective; though over time, what was originally an adjective often comes to be used as a noun. The adjective pattern means tending to and is seen in words like attractive, impressive, and supportive. Examples of the noun include narrative, alternative, and detective.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-ive" converts a word into an adjective; though over time, what was originally an adjective often comes to be used as a noun. The adjective pattern means tending to and is seen in words like attractive, impressive, and supportive. Examples of the noun include narrative, alternative, and detective.)
Definition
Generally deride means:to criticize with strong disrespect — often
with humor
with humor
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
deter
2 uses
The fact that it was three A.M. and raining buckets didn't deter them.
deter = discourage
Definition
Generally deter means:try to prevent; or prevent
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
discreet
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
discreet--not showy or gossipy
She kept her voice down and a carefully pleasant expression on her face. "Lieutenant, must you do this now, here and now?"
"Mrs. Whitney, I'll be as discreet as I possibly can."
"Mrs. Whitney, I'll be as discreet as I possibly can."
discreet = trustworthy with secrets and/or inconspicuous or unobtrusive
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
dispose
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
disposed the troops along...
And we will use it and all of the tools at our disposal to find the murderer.†
disposal = command
(editor's note: When something is "at someone's disposal" it is "at their command," or "available for their use." They can use it as they please.)
(editor's note: When something is "at someone's disposal" it is "at their command," or "available for their use." They can use it as they please.)
Definition
Generally this sense of dispose means:the arrangement, positioning, or use of things
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
divert
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
divert the traffic or funds
Both street and air traffic had been diverted from the usually choked avenue, and the media was thronged like a busy parade across the wide street.
diverted = turned in a different direction
Definition
Generally this sense of divert means:to change the direction of something, or the purpose for which it is used
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
enhance
7 uses
On-air talents were often known to leverage their first three years' salaries against cosmetic enhancement.
enhancement = improvement
Definition
Generally enhance means:increase quantity or quality
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
inevitable
1 use
And the fat red globe of the sun sank slowly, inevitably, toward the blue line of water.
inevitably = with certainty that it will happen
Definition
Generally inevitable means:certain to happen (even if one tried to prevent it)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 23 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 15 |
minute
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
minute size
His eyes sharpened behind his tinted glasses as the treated lenses picked up a minute spot of talc on a cuff.†
minute = very small
Definition
Generally this sense of minute means:small, exceptionally small, or insignificant
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
notorious
2 uses
I think it's appalling that a public servant, paid by the city, would seek notoriety through tragedy.
notoriety = fame for connection to something bad
Definition
Generally notorious means:well known for something bad
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
obscure
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
knows the famous and the obscure
He'd been lucky, she decided, very lucky that the incident had occurred on such an obscure sector, in a hellhole that didn't garner much attention.
obscure = not known to many people
Definition
Generally this sense of obscure means:not known to many people; or unimportant or undistinguished
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
perfidy
1 use
So, she discovered my perfidy, and I had her lured to a dangerous neighborhood and ordered her throat cut.
perfidy = act of deliberate betrayal
Definition
Generally perfidy means:an act of deliberate betrayal; or such behavior
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
resignation
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
accepted it with resignation
Eve resigned herself to sitting on it.
resigned = accepted something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
Definition
Generally this sense of resignation means:acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
revere
1 use
"It's just mag," Mavis said in reverent tones.
reverent = with feelings of deep admiration
Definition
Generally revere means:regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration — sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |