abide
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
abide in the forest
May each drop of it be a weapon and a shield against the presence of all evil and may it be a cleansing and blessing of this humble abode.
abode = a place where one lives
Definition
Generally this sense of abide means:to live in a place
or more rarely: to live with someone or something
or more rarely: to live with someone or something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
anxiety
1 use
In their anxiety they knock over a lamp.
anxiety = nervousness or worry
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 23 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 2.3 |
baptism
1 use
She been baptized.
baptized = "spiritually renewed" in a Christian ceremony
(editor's note: The suffix "-ive" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-ive" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.)
Definition
Generally baptism means:a Christian ceremony signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
or:
a challenging experience that initiates or purifies
or:
a challenging experience that initiates or purifies
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
congregation
1 use
I'm getting more people in my congregation every day.
congregation = people who worship together in the same building
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
dominate
1 use
Dominating the parlor is an old upright piano.
dominating = most conspicuous in
Definition
Generally dominate means:to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 17 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
empower
1 use
May this vial of water be empowered with thy spirit.
empowered = given power
Definition
Generally empower means:give or delegate authority or power to
or:
give knowledge or confidence to someone that permits doing something
or:
give knowledge or confidence to someone that permits doing something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
exorcise
1 use
It is intended as an exorcism and a dressing for battle.
exorcism = the act of expelling or driving away something bad — especially an evil spirit driven from a person or place or thing by prayer or magic
Definition
Generally exorcise means:to expel or drive away something bad — especially an evil spirit driven from a person or place or thing by prayer or magic
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
fervor
1 use
They sing in harmony with great fervor and style.
fervor = intense feelings
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
fraught
1 use
It is a life-and-death struggle fraught with perils and faultless terror.
fraught = full of negative things; or marked by or causing distress
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
harmonious
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
soothing, harmonious music
They sing in harmony with great fervor and style.
harmony = in a pleasing manner (through the combination of different notes)
Definition
Generally this sense of harmonious means:of music: pleasing (through the combination of different notes)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
impulsive
1 use
He is brash and impulsive, talkative and somewhat crude in speech and manner.
impulsive = tends to act without forethought
Definition
Generally impulsive means:action without forethought; or such a tendency
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
Jerusalem
1 use
They told me they had come from Nazareth and was on their way to Jerusalem.
Jerusalem = capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel; a holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
liable
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
she is liable to
Wining Boy's liable to see anything.
liable = likely to; or maybe going to
(editor's note: This is a less common sense of liable. Outside of this book, it is more likely used to indicate legal responsibility.)
(editor's note: This is a less common sense of liable. Outside of this book, it is more likely used to indicate legal responsibility.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.4 |
prominent
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a prominent place on the shelf
Doaker's room is prominent and opens onto the kitchen.
prominent = central
Definition
Generally this sense of prominent means:very easily noticed
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
refuge
1 use
The Bible say, "The Lord is my refuge . . . and my strength!"
refuge = something giving protection
Definition
Generally refuge means:something giving protection — especially a safe place
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.2 |
render
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
rendered interpretation
The carvings are rendered with a grace and power of invention that lifts them out of the realm of craftsmanship and into the realm of art.
rendered = portrayed or created (in a particular way)
Definition
Generally this sense of render means:to portray or create something in a particular way; or to interpret, translate, or extract from
The exact meaning of this sense of render depends upon its context. For example:
- "Each artist will render a different interpretation when painting a portrait." — create in a particular way
- "A Supreme Court judge may render his own interpretation of the Constitution." — interpret in a particular way
- "The computer you are using, rendered this page from software instructions." — created through interpretation
- "A graph is rendered from the underlying data." — made
- "Fat can be rendered (extracted) by cooking meat slowly." — extracted from
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
resurrection
1 use
Had enough nerve to tell them to come to church on Easter Sunday to celebrate his resurrection.
resurrection = to rise again after failure (in this case, referring to the Christian belief that is celebrated on Easter—that Jesus rose again after being killed)
Definition
Generally this sense of resurrection means:to rise again after failure, inactivity, or disuse
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
righteous
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a righteous cause
Get thee behind the face of Righteousness as we Glorify His Holy Name!
righteousness = morally correct behavior
Definition
Generally this sense of righteous means:morally correct; or morally justified
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.5 |
sparse
1 use
The house is sparsely furnished, and although there is evidence of a woman's touch, there is a lack of warmth and vigor.
sparsely = in a manner that is not dense or is few in number (in this case, there is not much furniture)
Definition
Generally sparse means:not dense; or few in number and spread out
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
whim
1 use
Say he got to depend on your whim.
whim = a sudden desire that arises without any logical explanation (and so in not dependable or predictable)
Definition
Generally whim means:a sudden desire that arises without any logical explanation
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |