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abundant
3 uses
Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.
abundant = present in great quantity
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Book3 uses
Library9 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 2
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accord   (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 3 uses
1  —2 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.
accordance = keeping
DefinitionGenerally 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
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Book2 uses
Library53 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 2
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2  —1 use as in:
done of her own accord
She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.
own accord = own mind — voluntarily (without anyone asking)
DefinitionGenerally this sense of accord means:
mind
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Book1 use
Library4 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 5
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alias
1 use
She is though to be living under an alias in Los Angeles.
alias = alternative name
DefinitionGenerally alias means:
an alternative name
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Book1 use
Library2 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 5
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apprentice
3 uses
She is a carpenter's apprentice.
apprentice = one who works for an expert to learn a trade
DefinitionGenerally apprentice means:
one who works for an expert to learn a trade; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work
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Book3 uses
Library6 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 2
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benevolent
4 uses
They called themselves The Benevolent Association because their mission was to help others.
benevolent = kind, generous, or charitable
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Book4 uses
Library5 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 1000
1st useChapter 1
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coincide
1 use
The two events coincided
coincided = happened at the same time
DefinitionGenerally coincide means:
to be similar — especially to happen at the same time or place
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Book1 use
Library3 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 500
1st useChapter 2
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demure
4 uses
the shy, demure, innocent type
demure = modest and quiet
DefinitionGenerally demure means:
modest, quiet, and shy; or pretending such in a playful way
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Book4 uses
Library2 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 2000
1st useChapter 4
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disdain
1 use
She tries to be polite, but cannot hide her disdain for authority.
disdain = lack of respect
DefinitionGenerally disdain means:
a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority

or:

to reject as not good enough
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Book1 use
Library7 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 500
1st useChapter 3
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evoke
1 use
Her story evoked sympathy.
evoked = aroused
DefinitionGenerally evoke means:
to call forth or cause — typically to arouse an emotion or bring a memory to mind
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Book1 use
Library4 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 500
1st useChapter 3
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opera
10 uses
She is a popular opera singer.
opera = a classical music play in which most of the dialogue is sung
DefinitionGenerally opera means:
a musical play with orchestra in which most dialogue is sung — (typically associated with classical music and often in a language foreign to the audience)

or:

the art form (or describing something as related to it) that consists of musical plays with orchestra in which most dialogue is sung
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Book10 uses
Library11 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 2
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peasant
11 uses
Most people in the Middle Ages were peasants.
peasants = an historical term describing people of low income, education, and social standing
DefinitionGenerally peasant means:
used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country:  a person of low income, education, and social standing — especially one who raises crops or livestock
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Book11 uses
Library12 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 2
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phenomenon
1 use
It is a growing social phenomenon on high school campuses.
phenomenon = something that is of special interest
DefinitionGenerally phenomenon means:
something that exists or happened — especially something of special interest — sometimes someone or something that is extraordinary
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Book1 use
Library8 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 100
1st useChapter 3
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prodigal
1 use
The rainforest is filled with a prodigal variety of vegetation.
prodigal = abundant (many, many kinds)
DefinitionGenerally prodigal means:
recklessly wasteful

or more rarely:

abundant (extravagant in amount)

or more rarely still:

long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
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Book1 use
Library0 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 1
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rectify
1 use
I am doing what I can to rectify the error.
rectify = correct, fix, or make right
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Book1 use
Library1 use in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 5
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refugee
5 uses
We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.
refugees = people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation
DefinitionGenerally refugee means:
someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
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Book5 uses
Library11 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 2
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sage
1 use
1  —1 use as in:
sage advice
Can you offer some sage advice?
sage = wise
DefinitionGenerally this sense of sage means:
profound wisdom; or one known for being wise
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Book1 use
Library3 uses in 10 avg bks
1st useChapter 2
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scorn
2 uses
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
scorned = rejected
DefinitionGenerally scorn means:
disrespect or reject as not good enough
Word Statistics
Book2 uses
Library10 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 500
1st useChapter 3
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tact
1 use
She has the tact of a politician or diplomat.
tact = the ability and tendency to say or handle things in such a way that others feel good about them
DefinitionGenerally tact means:
the ability or act of saying or handling things in such a way that others feel good about them
Word Statistics
Book1 use
Library4 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 500
1st useChapter 3
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wrest
3 uses
The radical wing of the party is trying to wrest control from the moderates.
wrest = take (with effort)
DefinitionGenerally wrest means:
obtain with difficult effort or force
Word Statistics
Book3 uses
Library2 uses in 10 avg bks
SAT®*top 2000
1st useChapter 3
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