Noun > Obstacle

Noun > Obstacle (count) 1 : something that makes it difficult to do something He overcame the obstacles of poverty and neglect. They must overcome a number of obstacles before the restaurant can be opened. Lack of experience is a Read More …

Noun > Seminar

Noun > Seminar (count) 1 : a meeting in which you receive information on and training in a particular subject a writing seminar a seminar on career planning educational/investment seminars 2 : a class offered to a small group of Read More …

Verb > Shoehorn

Verb > Shoehorn (+ object) to force (something or someone) into a small space, a short period of time, etc. A parking garage has been shoehorned between the buildings. She’s trying to shoehorn a year’s worth of classes into a Read More …

Noun > Independence

Noun > Independence 1 : freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent (noncount) They are fighting for independence from colonial rule. (=fighting because they want to stop being a colony ruled by another country) Her Read More …

Noun > Vestige

Noun > Vestige (count) formal 1 : the last small part that remains of something that existed before : TRACE ¡X + of a vestige of an ancient tradition He is still clinging to the last vestiges of his power. Read More …