accord (3 meanings)
3 meanings, 32 uses
1 —27 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
The innumerable sparks each moved in accord with the gyration of its flaming circle.
accord = keeping (or agreement)
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
Word Statistics
| Book | 27 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |
2 —4 uses as in:
done of her own accord
...the light hid itself of its own accord,
own accord = own mind (on it's own without anyone making it do so)
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:mind
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 23-33 |
3 —1 use as in:
accord her the respect deserved
...and may the grace of God accord this to him.
accord = give (as special treatment)
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:to give someone special treatment — especially respect
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 23-33 |
ascend
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
in ascending order
The third in ascending order of the hierarchy of the Angels, corresponding with the heaven of Venus.
ascending = moving from least important to most important
Definition
Generally this sense of ascend means:move up a scale — as from smaller numbers to larger, or lower notes to higher
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |
avarice
5 uses
Denunciation of the avarice of the Popes.
avarice = excessive desire for wealth
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | ATOC |
denounce
5 uses
Denunciation of the avarice of the Popes.
denunciation = strong criticism or public accusation
(editor's note: avarice is a synonym for greed.)
(editor's note: avarice is a synonym for greed.)
Definition
Generally denounce means:to strongly criticize or accuse publicly
or more rarely: to inform against someone (turn someone into the authorities)
or more rarely: to inform against someone (turn someone into the authorities)
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | ATOC |
digress
1 use
But because we have digressed enough, turn back thine eyes now toward the straight path, so that the way be shortened with the time.
digressed = wandered from a direct or straight course
Definition
Generally digress means:wander from a direct or straight course — typically verbally
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 23-33 |
discern
9 uses
Now he knows much of what the world cannot see of the divine grace, although his sight cannot discern its depth.
discern = see
Definition
Generally discern means:to notice or understand something — often something that is not obvious
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |
discord
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
discord amongst the group
Should we desire to be higher up, our desires would be discordant with the will of Him who assigns us to this place,
discordant = in conflict
Definition
Generally this sense of discord means:conflict or disagreement — especially among those expected to cooperate
or (especially in the form discordant):
seeming different or wrong along with everything else
or (especially in the form discordant):
seeming different or wrong along with everything else
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |
diverse
14 uses
Diverse voices make sweet notes;
diverse = varied (having variety with differences)
Definition
Generally diverse means:varied (having variety amongst things of the same kind) — especially with regard to ideas or members of a population group
Word Statistics
| Book | 14 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Canto 12-22 |
diversity
3 uses
Society cannot exist without diversity in the functions of its members.
diversity = variety
Definition
Generally diversity means:the condition of variety — especially in reference to members of a population group who are of different races or cultures
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |
divine
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
to forgive is divine
the mysteries of divine justice
divine = coming from God
Definition
Generally this sense of divine means:wonderful; or god-like or coming from God
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 23-33 |
heresy
4 uses
That our justice seems unjust in the eyes of mortals is argument of faith, and not of heretical iniquity.
heretical = counter to religious teaching
Definition
Generally heresy means:opinions or actions most people consider immoral
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |
manifest
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
manifest destiny
...makes manifest to us this revelation.
manifest = obvious
Definition
Generally this sense of manifest means:obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 12-22 |
mortal
20 uses
1 —20 uses as in:
mortal body
Little of mortal life was remaining for me,
mortal = human
Definition
Generally this sense of mortal means:human (especially merely human); or subject to death
Word Statistics
| Book | 20 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | ATOC |
perfidy
2 uses
his pitiless and perfidious stepmother
perfidious = inclined to intentionally betray
Definition
Generally perfidy means:an act of deliberate betrayal; or such behavior
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 12-22 |
pious
8 uses
1 —8 uses as in:
a good, pious woman
Through being just and pious am I here exalted to that glory which lets not itself be conquered by desire;
pious = highly religious and moral
Definition
Generally this sense of pious means:religious or highly moral
Word Statistics
| Book | 8 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |
relevant
2 uses
...for where God immediately governs the natural law is of no relevancy.
relevancy = relation in a meaningful way to the issue in question
Definition
Generally relevant means:relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 10 |
| 1st use | Canto 23-33 |
satiate
1 use
satiated with its bliss
satiated = filled to satisfaction
Definition
Generally satiate means:to satisfy a hunger; or fill to satisfaction (typically said of hunger for food, but can be said of anything desired—such as of knowledge or sensual pleasure)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Canto 12-22 |
superfluous
1 use
...drew out from among the laws what was superfluous and vain.
superfluous = more than is needed, desired, or required
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Canto 1-11 |