abominable
1 use
15:16 How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water?†
abominable = exceptionally bad or detestable
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 11-15 |
acquaint
1 use
22:21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.†
acquaint = inform (cause to know)
Definition
Generally acquaint means:to cause to know; or to cause to be familiar with
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 21-25 |
beseech
2 uses
10:9 Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again?†
beseech = to ask strongly or beg for something
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6-10 |
breadth
2 uses
37:10 By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.†
breadth = the distance between two sides; or the range of variety — especially a broad range of knowledge
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 36-42 |
calamity
2 uses
6:1 But Job answered and said, 6:2 Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together!†
calamity = a disastrous event; or the distress resulting from it
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6-10 |
chastise
1 use
34:31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more: 34:32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.†
chastisement = to scold or criticize
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 31-35 |
confound
1 use
6:20 They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.†
confounded = confused or frustrated
Definition
Generally confound means:to confuse, prove wrong, frustrate, or express frustration
in various senses, including:
confuse or surprise — sometimes specifically to confuse one thing with another
- "confounded by the puzzle" — confused or perplexed
- "Test results confounded the experts." — surprised and confused
- "Do not confound confidence with correctness." — mistake one thing for another
prove wrong, defeat, or frustrate
- "The test results confounded my theory." — proved wrong
- "Their defense confounded our offense." — defeated or frustrated
make worse
- "She confounded the problem by painting without sanding." — made worse
- "The task is complicated by other confounding factors." — making worse
an exclamation expressing anger or frustration
- "Confound it! Will I ever get this thing to work?"
- "I don't understand the confounded directions!"
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6-10 |
deride
1 use
30:1 But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.†
derision = critical disrespect — typically while laughing at or making fun of
(editor's note: The suffix "-sion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in admission from admit, discussion from discuss, and invasion from invade.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-sion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in admission from admit, discussion from discuss, and invasion from invade.)
Definition
Generally deride means:to criticize with strong disrespect — often
with humor
with humor
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 26-30 |
discern
2 uses
6:30 Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?†
discern = notice or understand something
Definition
Generally discern means:to notice or understand something — often something that is not obvious
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1-5 |
doctrine
1 use
11:4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.†
doctrine = a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some group
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 11-15 |
entreat
1 use
24:21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.†
entreateth = requests earnestly
(Editor's note: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She entreateth" in older English, today we say "She entreats.")
(Editor's note: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She entreateth" in older English, today we say "She entreats.")
Definition
Generally entreat means:to ask — especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 21-25 |
eschew
3 uses
Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.†
eschewed = avoided and stayed away from
Definition
Generally eschew means:avoid and stay away from deliberately
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1-5 |
garnish
1 use
26:13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.†
garnished = decorated or adorned
Definition
Generally this sense of garnish means:to decorate or adorn something (most typically food with another food); or the item added for decoration
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 26-30 |
heed
1 use
36:21 Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.†
heed = pay close attention to; or 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
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 36-42 |
heritage
2 uses
20:29 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.†
heritage = something handed down from the past
Definition
Generally heritage means:something handed down from the past
in various senses, including:
- traditions — as in "Americans inherit a heritage of freedom"
- cultural practices — as in "Hospitality to strangers is part of Arabic cultural heritage."
- physical items built and/or protected from long ago — as in "The cathedral is a World Heritage site," or "The national parks are part of our heritage as Americans."
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 16-20 |
iniquity
30 uses
13:23 How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin.†
iniquities = immoral or unjust acts
Definition
Generally iniquity means:immorality; or an immoral act
Word Statistics
| Book | 30 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 11-15 |
innumerable
1 use
21:33 The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.†
innumerable = too numerous to be counted
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 21-25 |
persecution
2 uses
19:22 Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?†
persecute = treat very badly and unfairly
Definition
Generally persecution means:very bad and unfair treatment of others — usually because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or political beliefs
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 16-20 |
prosper
2 uses
9:4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?†
prospered = did well
Definition
Generally prosper means:to do well or to grow stronger
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6-10 |
repentance
1 use
42:6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.†
repent = feel regret for having done wrong and resolve to be a better person in the future
Definition
Generally repentance means:the feeling or expression of regret for having done something wrong with a firm decision to be a better person in the future
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 36-42 |