antecedent
4 uses
Student motivation as an antecedent to accelerated education.
antecedent = something that necessarily precedes something else
Definition
Generally antecedent means:something that happened previous to something else; or anything that precedes something
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Pref. |
approbation
2 uses
She is not motivated by popular approbation.
approbation = approval
Definition
Generally approbation means:approval - often official
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 35 |
ascetic
2 uses
The ascetic life has been more pronounced in Hinduism and Buddhism than in other major religions.
ascetic = the practice of self-denial
Definition
Generally ascetic means:someone who practices self-denial (often to encourage spiritual growth); or relating to such self-denial
or:
severely plain (without decoration)
or:
severely plain (without decoration)
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 22 |
askance
3 uses
He looked askance at the offer.
askance = with disapproval, distrust, or suspicion
Definition
Generally askance means:with disapproval, distrust, or suspicion
or:
directed to one side — especially a sideways glance
or:
directed to one side — especially a sideways glance
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
capacious
3 uses
She carries a capacious bag.
capacious = very large
Definition
Generally capacious means:large in capacity
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 7 |
compunction
2 uses
While most developed nations recognize the embargo, China ignores it without compunction.
compunction = a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Definition
Generally compunction means:guilt for a misdeed; or a feeling that it would be wrong to do something
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
detestable
4 uses
I think Umbridge is the most detestable character in the Harry Potter books.
detestable = deserving intense dislike
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
duplicity
4 uses
I trust her. Duplicity isn't in her nature or her tool kit.
duplicity = deception
Definition
Generally duplicity means:deception (lying to or misleading others) — usually over an extended period
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 17 |
edify
4 uses
She edifies and inspires supporters everywhere she speaks.
edifies = teaches or instructs
Definition
Generally edify means:to instruct — morally or intellectually
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Pref. |
egotistical
3 uses
She is accused of being egotistical and aloof.
egotistical = conceited and self-centered
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 30 |
egress
2 uses
Picketing strikers may not block access to or egress from the premises.
egress = exit
Definition
Generally egress means:to exit
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 52 |
exemplify
2 uses
When he said "Let's roll," his courage exemplified America's determination to defend itself.
exemplified = acted as an example
Definition
Generally exemplify means:to act as an example
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
facetious
4 uses
I trust you didn't take her facetious remarks seriously.
facetious = trivially humorous
Definition
Generally facetious means:trivial humor
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 18 |
fallacy
4 uses
The entire argument is built on a fallacy.
fallacy = a mistaken belief
Definition
Generally fallacy means:a mistaken belief; or a common form of incorrect reasoning
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 39 |
fatuous
3 uses
We could always count on her to make a fatuous remark about the day's headlines.
fatuous = unintelligent
Definition
Generally fatuous means:without intelligence — often implying a smugness or complacency
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| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 19 |
ineffable
3 uses
Such a spiritual experience has ineffable qualities that cannot be entirely shared.
ineffable = indescribable (impossible to put into words)
Definition
Generally ineffable means:something that cannot be put into words
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| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 5 |
inveterate
6 uses
She's an inveterate gossip.
inveterate = habitual
Definition
Generally inveterate means:habitual; or something of long standing
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 48 |
pernicious
2 uses
By the 21st century, it had evolved into a pernicious lack of employment.
pernicious = harmful
Definition
Generally pernicious means:harmful or something spreading harm — especially in a gradual or subtle way
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| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 37 |
predilection
2 uses
The group has an unfortunate predilection for fighting, drinking, and drug use.
predilection = preference or tendency
Definition
Generally predilection means:preference (a predisposition in favor of something); or tendency (normal behavior)
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 21 |
repudiate
4 uses
The parents repudiated their son.
repudiated = strongly rejected
Definition
Generally repudiate means:strong rejection — especially when the idea or thing being rejected was once embraced
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 28 |