Amsterdam
2 uses
Although the constitution of the Netherlands makes Amsterdam the official country capital, the national government actually meats in the country's third largest city, The Hague.
Amsterdam = largest city of the Dutch
Definition
Generally Amsterdam means:largest city of the Netherlands; known for its canals, museums, and multiculturalism
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
apparent
2 uses
The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the dry fields.
apparent = clear or obvious
Definition
Generally apparent means:clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 66 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
consequence
1 use
1 —1 use 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)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 28 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
credible
1 use
a credible witness†
credible = appearing to merit belief or acceptance
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
distinct
1 use
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
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 30 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
essential
1 use
The essential feature of the pen is that it writes so consistently.
essential = absolutely necessary; or of greatest importance
Definition
Generally essential means:necessary or important or relating to the basic nature of something
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 24 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
imply
1 use
She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.
implied = hinted or suggested
Definition
Generally imply means:to suggest or say indirectly — possibly as a logical consequence
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 16 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 10 |
incisive
1 use
As usual, Mary's comments were incisive.
incisive = direct, clear, and sharp in thinking or expression
Definition
Generally incisive means:direct, clear, and sharp in thinking or expression — often indicating a decisive person (makes decisions quickly) or a penetrating mind
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
incognito
1 use
They are travelling incognito.
incognito = with hidden identity (perhaps false names or even disguises)
Definition
Generally incognito means:with identity hidden — such as via a disguise or false name
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
indicate
1 use
These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.
indicated = pointed out (shown)
Definition
Generally indicate means:to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 40 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 10 |
infuriate
1 use
She was infuriated by his rude behavior.
infuriated = made very angry or annoyed
Definition
Generally infuriate means:to make very angry or annoyed
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
intuitive
1 use
The were perfect partners—one highly intuitive and the other highly analytical.
intuitive = known instinctively rather than through reasoning
Definition
Generally intuitive means:based on feeling or instinct rather than conscious reasoning
or:
easy to understand without training or study
or:
easy to understand without training or study
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
mediocre
1 use
The caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average
mediocre = about average
Definition
Generally mediocre means:average or a bit below average in quality
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
metropolitan
1 use
in the metropolitan area†
metropolitan = relating to or characteristic of a large city
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
mirth
1 use
It was an evening of many stories and great mirth.
mirth = fun and laughter
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
profuse
1 use
It grows profusely in this area.
profusely = abundantly
Definition
Generally profuse means:abundant (a lot of something)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
regal
1 use
She entered the room with regal dignity.
regal = suitable for royalty
Definition
Generally regal means:so fine, magnificent, or dignified as to be suitable for royalty; or belonging to a king or queen
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
solemn
1 use
He took a solemn oath.
solemn = very serious
Definition
Generally solemn means:in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 20 uses in 10 avg bks |
subsist
1 use
Fortunately, the museum doesn't have to subsist entirely on admission charges.
subsist = survive
Definition
Generally subsist means:to survive — especially without being able to manage comforts or luxuries
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
summon
1 use
I was summoned to the principal's office.
summoned = called to come
Definition
Generally summon means:to call forth
The exact meaning of summon can depend upon its context. For example:
- "summon to court" — officially demand that someone appear in court (call them to court)
- "summon the team to a meeting" — call upon the team members to attend a meeting
- "summon help" — call others to come and help
- "summon her courage" — call forth her courage from within
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 35 uses in 10 avg bks |