abhor
1 use
She abhors violence.
abhors = hates
Definition
Generally abhor means:to hate or detest something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
abominable
2 uses
She described the abominable treatment of prisoners.
abominable = exceptionally bad
Definition
Generally abominable means:exceptionally bad or detestable
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
adorn
2 uses
The women adorned themselves with shell necklaces.
adorned = decorated
Definition
Generally adorn means:to decorate — especially a person
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
ailment
1 use
She died of a heart ailment.
ailment = illness
Definition
Generally ailment means:an illness
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
audacious
1 use
It was an audacious act of piracy.
audacious = bold and daring
Definition
Generally audacious means:bold and daring (inclined to take risks) — especially in violating social convention in a manner that could offend others
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
benefactor
1 use
She is the largest benefactor of the museum.
benefactor = financial supporter
Definition
Generally benefactor means:someone who helps a person or organization — especially financially
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
contrary
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
on the contrary
She was not smiling. On the contrary, she frowned.
on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
endeavor
1 use
I endeavored to get both sides to agree to a compromise.
endeavored = tried or attempted
Definition
Generally endeavor means:to attempt; or a project or activity attempted
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
hideous
1 use
The beast had hideous fangs.
hideous = extremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
insolent
1 use
I don't recommend the hotel. The employees are insolent and unhelpful.
insolent = rudely disrespectful
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
loathe
2 uses
I make New Year's resolutions every year and then loathe myself for breaking them.
loathe = hate
Definition
Generally loathe means:hate, detest, or intensely dislike
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
melancholy
2 uses
Since her dog died she's been in a melancholy mood.
melancholy = very sad
Definition
Generally melancholy means:a sad feeling or manner — sometimes thoughtfully sad
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
naive
1 use
She critized America's naive foreign policy.
naive = lacking the understanding that comes from experience or sophistication
Definition
Generally naive means:lacking experience or sophistication, and the understanding that comes from them — often too trusting or optimistic
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
perjury
1 use
She was not found guilty of the theft, but was found guilty of perjury during her testimony to the grand jury.
perjury = the criminal offense of telling lies in court after formally promising to tell the truth
Definition
Generally perjury means:the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth — such as when testifying in a court trial
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
persistent
1 use
She has a persistent cough.
persistent = continuing
Definition
Generally persistent means:continuing — especially despite difficulties or opposition
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
ridicule
3 uses
It's easier to ridicule her ideas than to seriously refute her findings.
ridicule = mock (make fun of)
Definition
Generally ridicule means:mock (make fun of); or the language or behavior that does so
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
solace
2 uses
She offered some words of solace and he felt better.
solace = comfort
Definition
Generally solace means:comfort felt or given during a time of disappointment or misery
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
trepidation
1 use
She began her first day at the new school with some trepidation.
trepidation = nervousness
Definition
Generally trepidation means:nervousness (fear or anxiety about what will happen)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
tyranny
1 use
The U.S. constitution was designed with checks and balances and limited government to protect Americans from tyranny.
tyranny = a form of government where some people control others in a harsh, unfair manner
Definition
Generally tyranny means:harsh and unjust rule
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
wrath
1 use
She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.
wrath = extreme anger
Definition
Generally wrath means:extreme anger or angry punishment
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |