accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 6 uses
1 —5 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
The one thing that kept Uncle Dan going, according to Aunt Emily, was his gratitude for the legal assistance of Saskatchewan's politicians and lawyers.†
according to = as stated by; or in agreement with
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
Those who refused to sign were described as uncooperative, and denied privileges accorded to those who did sign.
accorded = given/gave special treatment
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:to give someone special treatment — especially respect
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 39 |
antagonism
1 use
What it boils down to is an undemocratic racial antagonism —which is exactly what our democratic country is supposed to be fighting against.†
antagonism = hostility or opposition
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
Each one, raised in Japan, speaks the same language; but Aunt Emily and Father, born and raised in Canada, are visually bilingual.†
bilingual = using two languages; or someone fluent in two languages
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 9 |
chronological
1 use
From this point on, Grandma's letter becomes increasingly chaotic, the details interspersed without chronological consistency.†
chronological = arranged according to time
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 37 |
condescending
1 use
Mrs. Barker's glance at Obasan is one of condescension.
condescension = treatment as an inferior
(editor's note: The suffix "-sion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in admission from admit, discussion from discuss, and invasion from invade.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-sion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in admission from admit, discussion from discuss, and invasion from invade.)
Definition
Generally condescending means:treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 34 |
elusive
1 use
...and after days and nights of discussion, chasing this elusive hope or that, ...
elusive = unachievable
Definition
Generally elusive means: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 can endure this nurse's hands yanking at the knots in the thick black tangles.
endure = survive (suffer 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
Perhaps some genealogist of the future will come across this patch of bones and wonder why so many fishermen died on the prairies.†
genealogist = a person who studies family ancestries
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
The comments are so incessant and always so well-intentioned.
incessant = continuous (never-ending)
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
The lumps protruding here and there are the tools Grandfather Nakane brought when he came to this country—chisels, a hammer, a mallet, a thin pointed saw, the handle extending from the blade like that of a kitchen knife.†
mallet = a piece of equipment for pounding or hitting
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
On the other side of a partition is a family with three children.
partition = a structure (less substantial than a wall) that divides a room
Definition
Generally partition means: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
There are certainly more books in Granton: Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, Girl of the Umberlost, The Prince and the Pauper.†
pauper = 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
Our bones are made porous.†
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
Along one edge are Uncle's African violets, profusely purple,
profusely = with an abundance of
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
We were therefore relegated to the cesspools.
relegated = assigned to a less important position or classification
(editor's note: A cesspool is an underground container used to temporarily store sewage or liquid waste.)
(editor's note: A cesspool is an underground container used to temporarily store sewage or liquid waste.)
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
As long as we have politicians and leaders and media people who feast on people's fears, we'll continue making scapegoats.†
scapegoats = 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
...be obedient, be servile,
servile = 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
Six hundred and seventy solemn-faced Japanese ... sailed out of Vancouver Friday night bound for the "land of the rising sun."
solemn = serious (not cheerful or smiling)
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
Kenji weighs the matter, then tosses the stick, with the insect still clinging tenaciously, into the stream.
tenaciously = with unyielding persistence (refusing to let go)
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 |