Noun – Nexus This word is from a Latin one meaning “to bind or connect,” so it’s closely related to the words “connect” and “annex.” A nexus is a point where different things come together, as if by crossing. In Read More …
Noun > Nexus
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Verb > Disembark
Verb – Disembark 1 (no object) : to leave a ship or airplane The plane’s crew members were the last ones to disembark. Passengers disembarked (=debarked) from the ship. — opposite EMBARK 2 (+ object) : to remove (something or Read More …
Noun > Resolution
Noun – Resolution 1 a (noncount) : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something a court for the resolution of civil disputes conflict resolution b (count) : an Read More …
Noun > Limbo
Noun – Limbo This word comes from a Latin one meaning “edge” or “border.” In theology, Limbo is believed to be a place just on the border of Hell, where people go after they die if they haven’t been specifically Read More …
Verb > Wade
Verb – Wade 1 : to walk through water (no object) We waded into the ocean. I jumped off the boat and waded back to shore. (US) They took off their sandals and waded (=(British) paddled) at the edge of Read More …
Common Spelling Mistakes
Common Spelling Mistakes Today’s lesson is all about spelling mistakes involving adding an extra letter to a word, or accidentally removing a letter from a word. There are so many words in English where these errors can happen, but again Read More …
Verb > Instigate
Verb – Instigate To instigate something–usually something bad–is to cause it or to stir it up, often by persuading people or by firing up their emotions. Pronunciation: IN stih gate Part of speech: Verb, the transitive kind: people and their Read More …
Noun > Malice
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Noun > Jet lag
Noun – Jet lag (noncount) a tired and unpleasant feeling that you sometimes get when you travel by airplane to a place that is far away I had bad jet lag after that last trip overseas. — jet–lagged /ˈʤɛtˌlægd/ adjective Read More …