arid
1 use
My skin dries in the arid desert climate.
arid = dry
Definition
Generally arid means:lacking sufficient water or rainfall
or:
lacking vitality or spirit
or:
lacking vitality or spirit
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
blithe
1 use
She spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation.
blithe = carefree and happy
Definition
Generally blithe means:carefree and happy — often unaware of or ignoring something that should be of concern
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
cajole
1 use
She is working to convince, cajole, and pressure other Representatives to vote for the bill.
cajole = gently persuade
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
commotion
1 use
I looked up to see what caused the commotion.
commotion = disturbance
Definition
Generally commotion means:a disturbance — typically noisy
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
evangelist
1 use
Rick Warren may be today's most admired evangelist.†
evangelist = a Christian who tries to convince others to become Christian
Definition
Generally evangelist means:a Christian who tries to convince others to become Christian — especially on television, radio, or in large gatherings
or when qualified (such as "an ecosystem evangelist"): anyone who tires to convince others of something
or when qualified (such as "an ecosystem evangelist"): anyone who tires to convince others of something
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
gambol
1 use
The puppies were gamboling in the back yard.
gamboling = frolicking (skipping, leaping, and/or running around in a happy, playful manner)
Definition
Generally gambol means:to frolic (skip, leap, and/or run around in a happy, playful manner)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
grandeur
1 use
The hotel is well past the days of its grandeur.
grandeur = the quality of being grand or magnificent or splendid
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
impudent
2 uses
She is an impudent girl given to insulting strangers.
impudent = improperly bold or disrespectful
Definition
Generally impudent means:improperly bold or disrespectful — especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
prevalent
1 use
Malaria is prevalent in that region.†
prevalent = encountered commonly
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
sojourn
1 use
I have fond memories of our sojourn to the south of France.
sojourn = visit (to a place)
Definition
Generally sojourn means:a temporary visit to a place
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
waver
1 use
Through good times and bad her love for him has never wavered.
wavered = faltered (stopped being strong)
Definition
Generally waver means:to move back and forth (shake or quiver)
or:
to change, be unsure, or weak
or:
to change, be unsure, or weak
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |