concur
3 uses
We concur on the action to be taken; though we disagree on the reasons.
concur = agree
Definition
Generally this sense of concur means:to agree
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2. |
consequence
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
a direct consequence of
Your decision will have three major consequences.
consequences = results
Definition
Generally this sense of consequence means:a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 28 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
contrary
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
to the contrary
What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary.
to the contrary = with an opposite or different effect
Definition
Generally this sense of to the contrary means:with an opposite or different effect; or something with an opposite or different effect
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
delegate
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
delegate the job
As the company grew larger, she had to delegate more responsibility to others.
delegate = assign tasks to other people (rather than doing them herself)
Definition
Generally this sense of delegate means:assign tasks to other people (rather than doing them personally)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2. |
derive
1 use
She likes to win, but she doesn't derive pleasure from watching others lose.
derive = get
Definition
Generally derive means:to get something from something else
(If the context doesn't otherwise indicate where something came from, it is generally from reasoning—especially deductive reasoning.)
(If the context doesn't otherwise indicate where something came from, it is generally from reasoning—especially deductive reasoning.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3. |
disparage
1 use
She has a reputation for disparaging the efforts of her co-workers.
disparaging = criticizing or making seem less important
Definition
Generally disparage means:to criticize or make seem less important — especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2. |
distinct
2 uses
Martinez and his colleagues identified 21 distinct emotions made by the human face.
distinct = different
Definition
Generally distinct means:clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 30 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3. |
empower
1 use
The Constitution empowers the Vice President to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate.
empowers = gives power or authority to
Definition
Generally empower means:give or delegate authority or power to
or:
give knowledge or confidence to someone that permits doing something
or:
give knowledge or confidence to someone that permits doing something
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3. |
forgo
1 use
1 —1 use
You will have to forgo alcohol.
forgo = do without
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
impair
1 use
Alcohol impairs the ability to drive safely.
impairs = makes worse
Definition
Generally impair means:make worse or less effective
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
infamous
1 use
He is one of Chicago's most infamous mobsters.
infamous = famous (for something bad)
Definition
Generally infamous means:having an exceedingly bad reputation
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 2. |
misdemeanor
1 use
In that state, one year is the maximum prison time for a misdemeanor.
misdemeanor = a crime less serious than a felony
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
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.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
overt
1 use
overt intelligence gathering
overt = not secret or hidden
Definition
Generally overt means:open and observable; not secret or hidden
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
preside
1 use
She will preside over the meeting.
preside = be in charge
Definition
Generally preside means:to be in charge; or to head; or to be the chairperson — especially of a formal meeting or ceremony
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
redress
1 use
Action must be taken to redress the wrongs of the past.
redress = fix, compensate, or make up for
Definition
Generally redress means:fix a problem; or make up for a wrong
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 2. |
successor
1 use
He was President Lincoln's successor.
successor = replacement (in this case, the next President of the United States)
Definition
Generally successor means:replacement — typically a person who takes the job of another person, but it can also be a thing that replaces something else
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3. |
sufficient
1 use
We have sufficient supplies.
sufficient = adequate (enough)
Definition
Generally sufficient means:adequate (enough — often without being more than is needed)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 22 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
unanimous
1 use
It was a unanimous decision.
unanimous = with everyone in complete agreement
Definition
Generally unanimous means:with everyone in agreement
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1. |
vary
1 use
Your mileage may vary.
vary = be different
Definition
Generally vary means:to be different, or to change
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 13 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3. |