accompany
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
accompany on the journey
The nurse accompanies the old woman everywhere.
accompanies = travels with
Definition
Generally this sense of accompany means:to travel along with
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 10 |
| 1st use | Chapter 17, p.216.4 |
Allah
20 uses
The word Allah has been used by Arabic people since pre-Islamic times.
Allah = Islamic way of referencing God
Word Statistics
| Book | 20 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2, p.6.6 |
convey
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
convey her thoughts
She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.
convey = communicate or express
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 4, p.31.6 |
curt
8 uses
Her response was so curt it was almost rude.
curt = brief (using few words)
Definition
Generally curt means:brief to the point of rudeness
Word Statistics
| Book | 8 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10, p.114.9 |
fabricate
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
fabricate a story
She fabricated the story and repeated it under oath.
fabricated = made up something false
Definition
Generally this sense of fabricate means:make up something false
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 24, p.330.4 |
furtive
4 uses
She watched me in a furtive manner—trying to hide her interest.
furtive = cautious or taking pains to avoid being observed
Definition
Generally furtive means:taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3, p.16.4 |
grave
7 uses
Her smile disappeared as she suddenly realized the gravity of her situation.
gravity = seriousness or importance (weightiness)
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 | 7 uses |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 5, p.42.9 |
hobbled
9 uses
After injuring her ankle, she hobbled between classes.
hobbled = walked with difficulty
Definition
Generally this sense of hobbled means:walked with difficulty (due to injury or physical impediment)
or:
hindered (made the action or progress of something difficult)
or:
hindered (made the action or progress of something difficult)
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5, p.35.2 |
interpret
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
her interpretation of the data
I don't know how to interpret her smile.
interpret = understand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?)
Definition
Generally this sense of interpret means:to understand or explain something in a particular way — often the meaning or significance of something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 12, p.146.6 |
Kabul
140 uses
Kabul is thought to be over 3,500 years old.
Kabul = the capital and largest city of Afghanistan
Definition
Generally Kabul means:the capital and largest city of Afghanistan; located in eastern Afghanistan
Word Statistics
| Book | 140 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1, p.2.8 |
mullah
33 uses
Do as the mullah says, not as he does.
mullah = a Muslim religious teacher or leader
Word Statistics
| Book | 33 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3, p.15.8 |
omit
2 uses
She recounted the whole story except that she omitted names.
omitted = left out
Definition
Generally omit means:to exclude or neglect something
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 17, p.215.7 |
passage
2 uses
Each passage below is followed by a number of questions.
passage = a short part of a longer written work
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 9, p.103.5 |
precede
2 uses
Stone tools preceded bronze tools.
preceded = were before in time
Definition
Generally precede means:to go or do before
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 5, p.38.3 |
Qur'an
17 uses
Many of the people and events recounted in Qur'an are also recorded in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Qur'an = the sacred writings of Islam
(editor's note: This is also commonly spelled Quran and Koran.)
(editor's note: This is also commonly spelled Quran and Koran.)
Definition
Generally Qur'an means:Islam: the sacred writings of Islam said to be revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
Word Statistics
| Book | 17 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2, p.7.9 |
refugee
10 uses
We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.
refugees = people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation
Definition
Generally refugee means:someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
Word Statistics
| Book | 10 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10, p.111.7 |
Taliban
33 uses
The Taliban enforced a strict Muslim code of behavior.
Taliban = fundamentalist Islamic militia
Definition
Generally Taliban means:a fundamentalist Islamic militia; between 1996 and 2001, they took over Afghanistan and set up an Islamic government; they still have much power in the area
(A fundamentalist is someone who strongly believes in old, traditional forms of a religion. A militia is an army made of people who are not full-time soldiers.)
(A fundamentalist is someone who strongly believes in old, traditional forms of a religion. A militia is an army made of people who are not full-time soldiers.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 33 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 15, p.198.7 |
trace (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 12 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
found a trace of
There was not a trace of the defendant's DNA at the crime scene.
trace = a tiny quantity or indication
Definition
Generally this sense of trace means:a small quantity; or any indication or evidence of
The exact meaning of this sense of trace depends upon its context. For example:
- a small indication that something was present — as in "The plane disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean without leaving a trace."
- a very small amount of something — as in "The blood test showed a trace of steroids."
- any evidence of something — as in "We did not find a trace of the gene."
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 11, p.140.5 |
2 —8 uses as in:
traced a path
They followed a path that traces along the edges of a dark forest.
traces = follows or runs
Definition
Generally this sense of trace means:to follow
The exact meaning of this sense of trace depends upon its context. For example:
- "The hunters traced the deer into the woods." — followed or tracked
- "With soft kisses, she gently traced the scar running down his cheek." — followed
- "The path traces along the edge of the forest." — follows
- "A single tear traced its way down her cheek." — followed a specific path
Word Statistics
| Book | 8 uses |
| Library | 16 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 24, p.321.8 |
unquizzed meaning —2 uses
utter
8 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
utter stupidity
She suffered utter devastation when her child died in the accident.
utter = complete
Definition
Generally this sense of utter means:complete or total (used as an intensifier—typically when stressing how bad something is)
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 26 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 4, p.34.5 |