abominable
21 uses
3:32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.†
abomination = something that is exceptionally bad or detestable
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", 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 action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", 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 action, education, and observation.)
Definition
Generally abominable means:exceptionally bad or detestable
Word Statistics
| Book | 21 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 26 |
appease
1 use
15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.†
appeaseth = satisfies or pacifies (makes less angry or upset)
(Editor's note: Today, the suffix "-th" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She appeaseth" in older English, today we say "She appeases.")
(Editor's note: Today, the suffix "-th" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She appeaseth" in older English, today we say "She appeases.")
Definition
Generally appease means:satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset) — typically by giving something wanted
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 15 |
calamity
6 uses
6:15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.†
calamity = a disastrous event; or the distress resulting from it
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
contempt
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
feels contempt towards her
...then cometh also contempt... (18:3)
contempt = disrespect and dislike
Definition
Generally this sense of contempt means:lack of respect for someone or something thought inferior — often accompanied by a feeling of dislike or disgust
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 18 |
defer
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
deferred the decision
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick... (13:12)
deferred = postponed
Definition
Generally this sense of defer means:delay or postpone (hold off until a later time)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 13 |
despise
18 uses
1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.†
despise = dislike strongly and look down upon
Definition
Generally despise means:to dislike strongly and to look down upon with disrespect
Word Statistics
| Book | 18 uses |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
establish
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
establish a positive tone
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.†
established = created and maintained
Definition
Generally this sense of establish means:create, start, or set in [a] place
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 25 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 25 |
forsake
11 uses
4:2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.†
forsake = abandon or give up on
Definition
Generally forsake means:to abandon or give up on — such as someone who needs you, or an idea, or a place
Word Statistics
| Book | 11 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
ignominious
1 use
18:3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.†
ignominy = shame or disgrace
Definition
Generally ignominious means:deserving or bringing disgrace or shame — typically in reference to behavior or character
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 18 |
meddle
5 uses
20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.†
meddling = interfering (in another's affairs or business); or handling (something that shouldn't be handled)
Definition
Generally meddle means:interfere (in another's affairs or business); or handle (something that shouldn't be handled)
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 20 |
nevertheless
1 use
19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.†
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.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
parable
2 uses
26:7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.†
parable = a short story told to teach a moral lesson — especially those told by Jesus in the New Testament
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 26 |
perish
9 uses
10:28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.†
perish = die, 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
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
ponder
5 uses
4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.†
ponder = think deeply or carefully about
Definition
Generally ponder means:to think deeply or carefully about something
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
prudent
12 uses
27:12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.†
prudent = sensible and careful
Word Statistics
| Book | 12 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
rebuke
7 uses
9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.†
rebuke = criticize severely; or such criticism
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
reproach
8 uses
6:33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.†
reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
Definition
Generally reproach means:a criticism; or to express criticism — especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame
Word Statistics
| Book | 8 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
righteous
22 uses
1 —22 uses as in:
a righteous cause
2:9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.†
righteousness = morally correct behavior
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-")
Word Statistics
| Book | 22 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2 |
scorn
18 uses
9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.†
scorner = someone who rejects someone or something
Definition
Generally scorn means:disrespect or reject as not good enough
Word Statistics
| Book | 18 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 29 |
wrath
17 uses
11:4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.†
wrath = extreme anger
Definition
Generally wrath means:extreme anger or angry punishment
Word Statistics
| Book | 17 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 15 |