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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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dwelldwell → dwells:lives in The creature dwells in the forest.more Show sample from book Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan... (13:12)51 more dwell → dwelled:lived Show general definition for dwell (as in: It dwells in the forest.) make one's home in; or to live in; or to stay (in a place)
	9	top 1000
interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book 42:23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.†14 more interpret → interpreter:someone who translates language Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
	6	top 10
interpret#2understand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?) I don't know how to interpret her smile.more Show sample from book 40:5 And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which were bound in the prison.†14 more interpret → interpretation:understanding or explanation of meaning Show general definition for interpret (as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
	10	top 2000
kindredsimilar in quality or character We are kindred spirits.more Show sample from book 31:3 And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.†9 more similar in quality or character; OR closely related Show general definition similar in quality or character or: closely related -- such as family or things with shared origin
	4	top 200
moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book 24:25 She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.†3 more
	6	top 2000
grievousvery serious; or very bad She suffered grievous bodily harm.more Show sample from book 12:10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.†5 more Show general definition very serious; or very bad; or causing grief
	6	top 1000
afflictafflict → afflicted:made to suffer The region was afflicted by a long drought that destroyed most crops.more Show sample from book 16:11 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.†5 more afflict → affliction:something that causes ongoing suffering Show general definition to cause pain, suffering, or trouble -- especially something long-lasting or hard to endure
	6	top 2000
serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made.†5 more Show general definition a snake
	4	top 500
abundantpresent in great quantity Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more Show sample from book 1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.†3 more abundant → abundantly:with great quantity
	5	top 2000
prosperprosper → prospering:doing well She is prospering at school.more Show sample from book 24:56 And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.†4 more prosper → prospered:did well Show general definition to do well or to grow stronger
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book ...and his countenance fell. (4:5)3 more facial expression Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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defiledefile → defiled:polluted They defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it.more Show sample from book 34:2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.†3 more defile → defiled:spoiled the beauty or purity of something Show general definition to spoil the beauty or purity of something in various senses, including: pollute a pristine lake harm a reputation or good name damage or disrespect something sacred take a person's virginity in a disrespectful way
	2	top 500
replenishreplace what was used up The recent storms helped replenish the city's water supply.more Show sample from book 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.†1 more replace what was used up; or restore to a previous condition Show general definition replace what was used up; or restore to a previous condition
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abateabate → abated:became less intense The storm abated.more Show sample from book 8:10 And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; 8:11 And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.†2 more abate → abated:became less in amount or intensity Show general definition to become less in amount or intensity
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reprovereprove → reproves:criticizes She's the kind of boss who reproves in private and praises in public.more Show sample from book 20:16 And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.†1 more reprove → reproved:criticized Show general definition express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner
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beguilebeguile → beguiling:enchanting; or enchanting and deceptive Few men could remain detached while looking into her beguiling eyes.more Show sample from book And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.†1 more beguile → beguiled:deceived through charm or enchantment Show general definition to charm, enchant, or entertain someone; or to deceive -- especially through charm
	2
strifeviolent conflict The region suffers from violent religious strife.†more Show sample from book 13:7 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.†1 more violent conflict or angry disagreement Show general definition violent conflict or angry disagreement
	2
dowrymoney or property given by a woman's family to the husband at marriage She was given her inheritance in the form of a dowry.more Show sample from book 30:20 And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.†1 more in some societies, money or property given by a woman's family to the husband at… Show general definition in some societies, money or property given by a woman's family to the husband at marriage or less formally: money or property a bride brings to a marriage
	2
vagabondperson who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job She describes him as a vagabond storyteller.†more Show sample from book 4:14 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.†1 more a person who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job Show general definition a person who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job
	2
weanwean → weaned:adapt to the removal of breastmilk Worldwide, most babies are weaned much later, but in the US, fewer than 20% of babies are still nursing when they are six months old.more Show sample from book 21:8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.† wean → weaned:adapted Show general definition to adapt to in various senses, including: "She was weaned at 3 months." -- a mammal's adaption to the removal of breastmilk (note this is the unqualified sense) "I weaned myself from cigarettes." -- adapted to the gradual removal of "I was weaned on progressive principals" -- raised on or adapted to at a very early age.