abundant
3 uses
Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.
abundant = present in great quantity
Word Statistics
Book | 3 uses |
Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
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
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 | 2 uses |
Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
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)
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:mind
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 5 |
alias
1 use
She is though to be living under an alias in Los Angeles.
alias = alternative name
Definition
Generally alias means:an alternative name
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 5 |
apprentice
3 uses
She is a carpenter's apprentice.
apprentice = one who works for an expert to learn a trade
Definition
Generally apprentice means:one who works for an expert to learn a trade; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work
Word Statistics
Book | 3 uses |
Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
benevolent
4 uses
They called themselves The Benevolent Association because their mission was to help others.
benevolent = kind, generous, or charitable
Word Statistics
Book | 4 uses |
Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 1000 |
1st use | Chapter 1 |
coincide
1 use
The two events coincided
coincided = happened at the same time
Definition
Generally coincide means:to be similar — especially to happen at the same time or place
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
demure
4 uses
the shy, demure, innocent type
demure = modest and quiet
Definition
Generally demure means:modest, quiet, and shy; or pretending such in a playful way
Word Statistics
Book | 4 uses |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 2000 |
1st use | Chapter 4 |
disdain
1 use
She tries to be polite, but cannot hide her disdain for authority.
disdain = lack of respect
Definition
Generally disdain means:a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority
or:
to reject as not good enough
or:
to reject as not good enough
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 3 |
evoke
1 use
Her story evoked sympathy.
evoked = aroused
Definition
Generally evoke means:to call forth or cause — typically to arouse an emotion or bring a memory to mind
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 3 |
opera
10 uses
She is a popular opera singer.
opera = a classical music play in which most of the dialogue is sung
Definition
Generally 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
or:
the art form (or describing something as related to it) that consists of musical plays with orchestra in which most dialogue is sung
Word Statistics
Book | 10 uses |
Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
peasant
11 uses
Most people in the Middle Ages were peasants.
peasants = an historical term describing people of low income, education, and social standing
Definition
Generally 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
Word Statistics
Book | 11 uses |
Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
phenomenon
1 use
It is a growing social phenomenon on high school campuses.
phenomenon = something that is of special interest
Definition
Generally phenomenon means:something that exists or happened — especially something of special interest — sometimes someone or something that is extraordinary
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 3 |
prodigal
1 use
The rainforest is filled with a prodigal variety of vegetation.
prodigal = abundant (many, many kinds)
Definition
Generally 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)
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 1 |
rectify
1 use
I am doing what I can to rectify the error.
rectify = correct, fix, or make right
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 5 |
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
Definition
Generally refugee means:someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
Word Statistics
Book | 5 uses |
Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
sage
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
sage advice
Can you offer some sage advice?
sage = wise
Definition
Generally this sense of sage means:profound wisdom; or one known for being wise
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
scorn
2 uses
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
scorned = rejected
Definition
Generally scorn means:disrespect or reject as not good enough
Word Statistics
Book | 2 uses |
Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 3 |
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
Definition
Generally tact means:the ability or act of saying or handling things in such a way that others feel good about them
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 3 |
wrest
3 uses
The radical wing of the party is trying to wrest control from the moderates.
wrest = take (with effort)
Definition
Generally wrest means:obtain with difficult effort or force
Word Statistics
Book | 3 uses |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 2000 |
1st use | Chapter 3 |