Noun > Veil (count) 1 : a piece of cloth or net worn usually by women over the head and shoulders and sometimes over the face a bridal veil 2 : something that covers or hides something else Veils of Read More …
Noun > Veil
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Verb > Dehydrate
Verb > Dehydrate somewhat technical 1 (+ object) : to remove water or moisture from (something, such as food) Salt dehydrates the meat and keeps it from spoiling. 2 : to lose too much water (no object) Athletes drink lots Read More …
Adverb > Thankfully
Adverb > Thankfully 1 : in a way that makes you feel thankful I knew I could call her if there was an emergency but thankfully (=fortunately) it wasn’t necessary. Thankfully, no one was hurt. (=I am glad/thankful that no Read More …
Noun > Knot
Noun > Knot (count) 1 a : a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else She tied the rope in a knot. He made/tied a knot in the Read More …
Adjective > Irresistible
Adjective > Irresistible (more irresistible; most irresistible) impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible (=very strong) craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible. (=women think he is Read More …
Adjective > Herculean
Adjective > Herculean very large, difficult, powerful, etc. a herculean task/effort Washing the dishes after the party was a herculean task Herculean strength They took on the herculean job of restoring the house after the fire. a problem of herculean Read More …
Noun > Divot
Adjective > Mandatory
Adjective > Mandatory required by a law or rule This meeting is mandatory for all employees. (=all employees must go to this meeting) The mandatory fine for littering is $200. (=everyone caught littering must pay $200) a mandatory retirement age Read More …
Adjective > Quaint
Adjective > Quaint A quaint outdoor café (or more quaint; most quaint) having an old-fashioned or unusual quality or appearance that is usually attractive or appealing The fishing village was very quaint. The writer talks about the quaint customs of Read More …
