abundant
2 uses
Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.
abundant = present in great quantity
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
accord
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.
accordance = keeping
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
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| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
acquaint
1 use
You should acquaint yourself with the new computer program.
acquaint = cause to know better
Definition
Generally acquaint means:to cause to know; or to cause to be familiar with
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
admonish
2 uses
He admonished the child for his bad behavior
admonished = expressed disapproval
Definition
Generally admonish means:to express disapproval to someone of their actions; or to warn or advise someone
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
besiege
1 use
The Turks besieged Vienna
besieged = surrounded with armed forces, cut-off from supplies, and attacked
Definition
Generally besiege means:to surround with armed forces, and cut-off supplies or attack
or:
to make an overwhelming number of requests, complaints, or comments — typically in an annoying manner and sometimes while surrounding
or:
to make an overwhelming number of requests, complaints, or comments — typically in an annoying manner and sometimes while surrounding
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
contend
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
She contended for the gold medal
Militant groups are contending for control of the country
contending = competing
Definition
Generally this sense of contend means:to compete
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
defer
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
deferred the decision
The weather forced us to defer our departure another day.
defer = delay
Definition
Generally this sense of defer means:delay or postpone (hold off until a later time)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
discern
1 use
The second picture has more pixels, but the human eye can't discern the difference.
discern = notice or see (something that is not obvious)
Definition
Generally discern means:to notice or understand something — often something that is not obvious
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
heed
2 uses
Heed the advice of the old women.
heed = pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested
Definition
Generally heed means:pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested — especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
inquire
1 use
Students should contact our office to inquire about scholarship opportunities.
inquire = ask about or look into
Definition
Generally inquire means:to ask about or look into something
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 19 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
moreover
4 uses
The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long term lease on expensive office space.
moreover = in addition to what has just been said
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| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
nevertheless
1 use
The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.
nevertheless = in spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
Definition
Generally nevertheless means:in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
oppress
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
oppressive government
The regime oppresses its people.
oppresses = harshly and unfairly dominates
Definition
Generally this sense of oppress means:to dominate harshly and unfairly; or to make suffer
The meaning of oppress depends upon its context. For example:
- "The authorities oppress political activists," or "The new nation oppressed Native Americans." — to dominate harshly and unfairly
- "She is oppressed by excessive debt." - made to suffer
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
perish
3 uses
...government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.
Abraham Lincoln -- Gettysburg Address
perish = be destroyed or cease to exist
Definition
Generally perish means:to die — especially in an unnatural way
or:
to be destroyed or cease to exist
or:
to be destroyed or cease to exist
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| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
perversion
1 use
It was an unacceptable perversion of justice.
perversion = the conversion of something to a wrong use
Definition
Generally perversion means:the conversion of something so it is not what it should be — especially a sexual practice considered unacceptable by society
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
prosper
1 use
She is prospering at school.
prospering = doing well
Definition
Generally prosper means:to do well or to grow stronger
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 11 |
rebuke
1 use
She was stung by the rebuke.
rebuke = severe criticism
Definition
Generally rebuke means:criticize severely; or such criticism
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
refrain
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
refrain from laughing
Please refrain from swearing.
refrain = avoid or resist
Definition
Generally this sense of refrain means:avoid or resist doing something
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
righteous
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
a righteous cause
The extremism is fed by unquestioned belief in the righteousness of their cause.
righteousness = moral correctness
Definition
Generally this sense of righteous means:morally correct; or morally justified
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
wrath
1 use
She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.
wrath = extreme anger
Definition
Generally wrath means:extreme anger or angry punishment
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |