anxiety
9 uses
The warmth of Jacob's presence was fading and, in its absence, the anxiety grew stronger.
anxiety = nervousness or worry
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 23 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
apparent
11 uses
The anesthetic was apparently losing its effectiveness.
apparently = clearly (or obviously)
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 1 |
appropriate
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
it is appropriate
"Bella, I can't live in a world where you don't exist."
"I am..." My head swam as I looked for the appropriate word. "Confused." That worked. I couldn't make sense of what he was saying.
"I am..." My head swam as I looked for the appropriate word. "Confused." That worked. I couldn't make sense of what he was saying.
appropriate = suitable (fitting)
Definition
Generally this sense of appropriate means:suitable (fitting) for a particular situation
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 28 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
brevity
1 use
I realized Carlisle's memory of them, despite the brevity of their contact, would be perfectly clear.†
brevity = the use of just a few words; or lasting a short time
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
chaos
6 uses
I tried to sort out the chaos in my head so that I could answer.
chaos = extreme confusion and disorder
Definition
Generally chaos means:a state of extreme confusion and disorder
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 26 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
comprehend
13 uses
I couldn't comprehend what this human woman was doing here, totally at ease, surrounded by vampires.
comprehend = understand
Definition
Generally comprehend means:to understand something — especially to understand it completely
Word Statistics
| Book | 13 uses |
| Library | 20 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 23 |
discord
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
discord amongst the group
I'd caused more than enough discord in his family.
discord = conflict
Definition
Generally this sense of discord means:conflict or disagreement — especially among those expected to cooperate
or (especially in the form discordant):
seeming different or wrong along with everything else
or (especially in the form discordant):
seeming different or wrong along with everything else
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 22 |
epiphany
3 uses
I think I'm having an epiphany here.
epiphany = sudden realization
Definition
Generally epiphany means:a sudden realization — especially one of importance
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 24 |
fervent
5 uses
Despite Jake's negative take on things, I hoped fervently that Harry would pull through.
fervently = with intense emotion
Definition
Generally fervent means:characterized by intense emotion or passionate belief
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
glower
8 uses
Jacob's eyes sparked with hate as he glowered at Edward again.
glowered = stared angrily
Definition
Generally glower means:to stare angrily
Word Statistics
| Book | 8 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
inevitable
5 uses
It was inevitable that I would have nightmares, but they wouldn't be about zombies.
inevitable = unavoidable (certain to happen)
Definition
Generally inevitable means:certain to happen (even if one tried to prevent it)
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 23 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
malevolent
1 use
Mike's glare was malevolent.
malevolent = wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
Definition
Generally malevolent means:evil
- of a person — wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
- of a thing — exerting an evil or harmful influence
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
opulent
1 use
Demteri left us in the cheerfully opulent reception area, where the woman Gianna was still at her post behind the polished counter.
opulent = luxurious (usually expensive)
Definition
Generally opulent means:magnificent and luxurious — usually expensive
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 22 |
orthodox
1 use
I am surprised by how it... pleases me, his success in this unorthodox path he's chosen.
unorthodox = unusual
(editor's note: The prefix "un-" in unorthodox means not and reverses the meaning of orthodox. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.)
(editor's note: The prefix "un-" in unorthodox means not and reverses the meaning of orthodox. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.)
Definition
Generally orthodox means:normal (describing thinking or behavior as commonly or traditionally accepted)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 21 |
perceptive
1 use
Angela was too perceptive.†
perceptive = to be better at noticing or realizing things than most people
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
stoic
1 use
When he saw who it was, his eyes widened briefly, and then his face turned stoic.
stoic = seeming unaffected by pleasure, pain, or emotions
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 13 |
surreptitious
3 uses
"I'll be more careful," I promised, surreptitiously crossing my fingers under the table.
surreptitiously = secretly (not to be noticed)
Definition
Generally surreptitious means:done secretly or in a manner that avoids notice
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
taint
1 use
She won't be tainting perfectly good air by breathing in and out for much longer.
tainting = spoiling
Definition
Generally taint means:to spoil something so it is not desirable — as when bacteria contaminates a food; or as when a rumor makes people distrust a person
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 23 |
transitory
1 use
Others are more... transitory.
transitory = temporary (lasting a short time)
Definition
Generally transitory means:lasting a short time
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
wary
15 uses
I watched his reaction warily, expecting more of the fury I'd seen at his house.
warily = cautiously (fearing danger)
Definition
Generally wary means:nervous about (or distrustful of) someone or something
Word Statistics
| Book | 15 uses |
| Library | 22 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |