ambidextrous
1 use
Most people are right-handed, but about 10% are left-handed and about 1% are ambidextrous.
ambidextrous = have the ability to use either hand with equal ease
Definition
Generally ambidextrous means:having the ability to use either hand with equal ease
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
ameliorate
2 uses
The drug ameliorates the toxic effects of chemotherapy.
ameliorates = lessens (something that is bad)
Definition
Generally ameliorate means:to improve — especially a bad situation
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
capricious
1 use
Nothing seems more capricious than a tornado.
capricious = unpredictable
Definition
Generally capricious means:impulsive or unpredictable or tending to make sudden changes — especially impulsive behavior
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
conciliatory
1 use
Their statements are conciliatory, but their actions are uncompromising.
conciliatory = intended to end bad feelings or build trust
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
convoluted
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
convoluted folds of the brain
I don't know how to untie such a convoluted knot.
convoluted = having complex coils, folds, and twists
Definition
Generally this sense of convoluted means:having complex coils, folds, twists, or irregularities
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
depravity
2 uses
It is a terrible story of an innocent who trusted a man who treated her with ruthless depravity.
depravity = immorality or evilness
Definition
Generally depravity means:complete immorality or evilness
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
deride
1 use
She relentlessly mocks and derides the younger students.
derides = criticizes with strong disrespect
Definition
Generally deride means:to criticize with strong disrespect — often
with humor
with humor
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
deter
2 uses
She was slow to decide what to do, but once she did nothing could deter her from her chosen course of action.
deter = discourage (prevent)
Definition
Generally deter means:try to prevent; or prevent
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
dissent
1 use
The Alien and Sedition Acts were attempts to silence early political dissent in America.
dissent = disagreement
Definition
Generally dissent means:to disagree; or disagreement or conflict — typically between people who cooperate, and often with official or majority beliefs
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
ephemeral
1 use
Her fame was ephemeral.
ephemeral = existing only for a short time
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
expedient
1 use
It was a necessary expedient to get the job done.
expedient = a speedy or practical action
(The word necessary, implies that there were undesired aspects of the action.)
(The word necessary, implies that there were undesired aspects of the action.)
Definition
Generally expedient means:a practical action — especially one that accepts negative tradeoffs due to circumstances
or:
convenient, speedy, or practical
or:
convenient, speedy, or practical
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
highlight
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
highlights in hair
The salon added highlights to her hair.
highlights = strips of hair that are lighter in color
Definition
Generally this sense of highlight means:noun: a strip of hair that is lighter
verb: making strips of hair lighter
verb: making strips of hair lighter
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
immutable
1 use
It is an immutable law of physics.
immutable = unchangeable
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| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
lethargic
1 use
I'm hoping a cold iced tea will help me get past this lethargic feeling.
lethargic = lacking energy
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
rectify
1 use
I am doing what I can to rectify the error.
rectify = correct, fix, or make right
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| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
repudiate
1 use
The parents repudiated their son.
repudiated = strongly rejected
Definition
Generally repudiate means:strong rejection — especially when the idea or thing being rejected was once embraced
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
reticent
1 use
She was reticent initially, but eventually she opened up.
reticent = reluctant to speak
Definition
Generally reticent means:reluctant — especially to speak freely
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
sagacious
1 use
She is a smart and sagacious statesman.
sagacious = wise
Definition
Generally sagacious means:wise — especially through long experience and thoughtfulness
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
venerate
1 use
Most contemporary Hindus do not actually worship the cow; though many venerate her.
venerate = regard with feelings of respect and reverence
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
zeal
2 uses
She attacks each challenge with zeal.
zeal = active interest and enthusiasm
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |