accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 6 uses
1 —5 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 | 5 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 32 |
2 —1 use as in:
accord her the respect deserved
They expect to be accorded the same respect as any other nuclear armed nation.
accorded = given 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 | Chapter 39 |
antagonism
1 use
There is skepticism, if not antagonism, between the two groups.
antagonism = hostility
Definition
Generally antagonism means:hostility, opposition, or tension between opposing forces or ideas
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
bilingual
1 use
bilingual education
bilingual = using two languages
Definition
Generally bilingual means:using two languages; or someone fluent in two languages
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
chronological
1 use
Events are listed in chronological order.
chronological = arranged according to time
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 37 |
condescending
1 use
She gave me that condescending look as though I wasn't worthy to ask her a question.
condescending = treating others as inferior
Definition
Generally condescending means:treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 34 |
elusive
1 use
A permanent solution has proven elusive, but we expect to have one by the end of the month.
elusive = difficult to get a hold of
(mentally such as a memory or description; or externally such as an achievement or physical capture)
(mentally such as a memory or description; or externally such as an achievement or physical capture)
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
endure
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
endured the pain
I endured insult and injury without complaint.
endured = suffered through
Definition
Generally this sense of endure means:to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 18 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 22 |
genealogy
1 use
The world wide web is making genealogy easier than ever.
genealogy = the study of family ancestry (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.)
Definition
Generally genealogy means:family ancestry or its study
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 34 |
incessant
1 use
She grew annoyed by the child's incessant questions.
incessant = continuous
Definition
Generally incessant means:continuous — often in an annoying way
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 34 |
mallet
1 use
She split the logs with a mallet and wedge.
mallet = a tool resembling a hammer but with a large cylindrical head
Definition
Generally mallet means:a piece of equipment for pounding or hitting
such as:
- a tool resembling a hammer but with a large cylindrical head that is usually made of rubber or wood
- a long stick with a thick cylindrical head used to hit a ball in polo or croquet
- a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike percussion instruments
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
partition
6 uses
a movable partition can divide the ballroom into two smaller rooms†
partition = something that divides space, the act of dividing into parts, or a divided part
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| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
pauper
1 use
I want to go to a college where the loans won't leave me feeling like a pauper-in-waiting.
pauper = person who is very poor
Definition
Generally pauper means:someone who is very poor
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 30 |
porous
1 use
the partly porous walls of our digestive system
porous = allowing passage through a barrier
Definition
Generally porous means:allowing passage through a barrier
The barrier can be physical or figurative — such as:
- a membrane, asphalt or other material that is full of tiny holes that permit penetration by a fluid or gas
- a border or other barrier that is not effective (for example, permitting illegal crossing)
- an ineffective sports defense
- a law or other rule that is full of loopholes
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 20 |
profuse
3 uses
It grows profusely in this area.
profusely = abundantly
Definition
Generally profuse means:abundant (a lot of something)
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| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
relegate
1 use
Decades of slow growth have relegated the country to third-class status in international affairs.
relegated = assigned to a less important position or classification
Definition
Generally relegate means:assign to a less important position or classification
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 16 |
scapegoat
2 uses
She is a convenient scapegoat because she was chosen by the last administration.
scapegoat = someone to blame for the errors of others
(editor's note: This expression comes from an ancient Jewish ritual in which the sins of the people were ritually transferred to a goat which was then driven into the desert away from the community.)
(editor's note: This expression comes from an ancient Jewish ritual in which the sins of the people were ritually transferred to a goat which was then driven into the desert away from the community.)
Definition
Generally scapegoat means:someone blamed or punished for the errors of others
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
servile
1 use
We expect our waiters to give world-class service, but not to be so servile they sacrifice their human dignity.
servile = excessively submissive
Definition
Generally servile means:submissive — typically excessively so (so submissive or eager to serve and please that one seems to have no self-respect)
or:
relating to the work that requires obeying demeaning commands
or:
slave-like or relating to slaves
or:
relating to the work that requires obeying demeaning commands
or:
slave-like or relating to slaves
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
solemn
6 uses
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 | 6 uses |
| Library | 20 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 18 |
tenacious
1 use
She is as tenacious as a bulldog.
tenacious = determined and persistent
Definition
Generally tenacious means:persistent and unyielding
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 20 |