appendage
1 use
Each injured an appendage in the game.
appendage = an external body part (such as an arm) that projects from the body
Definition
Generally appendage means:an external body part (such as an arm) that projects from the body; or any part that is joined to something larger
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
beatific
1 use
She has a beatific smile that makes you feel like all is well in the world.
beatific = expressing a calm joy
Definition
Generally beatific means:expressing or producing a calm joy — especially from a holy source
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use 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 |
displace
1 use
It is a much better way to manufacture the product, but many workers will be displaced by the new technology.
displaced = forced to move (in this case, out of their old jobs)
Definition
Generally displace means:force to move; or to take the place of
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
dogged
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
dogged determination
She worked with dogged determination.
dogged = continuing effort to achieve something despite difficulties
Definition
Generally this sense of dogged means:continuing effort to achieve something despite difficulties (persistent)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
fleeting
1 use
Her moments of happiness were few and fleeting.
fleeting = lasting a short time
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
flout
1 use
The current enforcement policy encourages people to flout the law.
flout = openly disregard
Definition
Generally flout means:to openly disregard — typically a law, rule, or custom
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
foliage
1 use
It's difficult to spot the birds in the foliage.
foliage = plant leaves
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
grovel
1 use
She wasn't content just to win. She wanted to see me grovel.
grovel = show complete submission
Definition
Generally grovel means:to show submission or fear — sometimes by crawling or lying face down
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
harangue
1 use
My parents continuously harangue me about my grades.
harangue = annoyingly try to persuade or criticize
Definition
Generally harangue means:to try to persuade, or to criticize in an impassioned and often annoying manner; or a speech with such an intent
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
languish
1 use
The prisoner languished in the dungeon for years.
languished = suffering in a bad situation for a long time
Definition
Generally languish means:to suffer in a bad situation for a long time
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
maternal
1 use
She radiated a warm maternal affection for her niece.
maternal = characteristic of a mother — such as wanting to care for and help to develop
Definition
Generally this sense of maternal means:relating to a mother; or characteristic of parents — such as to care for and help to develop
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
odious
1 use
Though they think the country's government is odious, they're unwilling to help topple it for fear of the consequences.
odious = worthy of hate
Definition
Generally odious means:extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
ostentatious
1 use
Although wealthy, the family is not ostentatious.
ostentatious = showy (trying to attract notice and impress others in a manner seen as in bad taste)
Definition
Generally ostentatious means:intended to attract notice and impress others — especially with wealth in a vulgar way
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
perceptible
1 use
The car makes a barely perceptible clicking sound at high speeds.
perceptible = capable of being noticed
Definition
Generally perceptible means:capable of being noticed — typically because it is different enough or large enough
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
protrude
1 use
Metal spikes protrude from the dog's collar.
protrude = stick out
Definition
Generally protrude means:to stick out from
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
reprimand
1 use
I was reprimanded for coming to work late again.
reprimanded = criticized for doing something wrong — often in a formal manner
Definition
Generally reprimand means:to criticize someone by telling them what they did wrong — often in a formal manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
tremulous
1 use
She spoke timidly in a tremulous voice.
tremulous = quivering (shaky)
Definition
Generally tremulous means:quivering (shaky) — usually from weakness or fear — especially of the voice
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| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
yearn
1 use
I yearn for her return.
yearn = strongly desire or wish
Definition
Generally yearn means:have a strong desire — often for something difficult or impossible to have
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
zenith
1 use
He met her when her career was at its zenith.
zenith = highest point
Definition
Generally zenith means:the highest point - physically or as a metaphor
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |