Category: Nouns

(count) a large stiff ring that is worn as jewelry around the arm, wrist, or ankle She wore plastic bangles on both wrists.

Midriff refers to the area around a person’s middle, that is, the front of their body between the chest and the waist. Even the store’s winter line of clothing includes a number of midriff-baring tops, albeit paired with oversized cardigans Read More …

1 : (noncount) : a dish of meat, vegetables, and paprika that is slowly cooked in liquid Hungarian goulash 2 : (singular) : a mixture of different things a goulash of facts and figures

To cast aspersion (or aspersions) on someone is to criticize them harshly or unfairly: aspersion is defined as “a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone’s reputation, or the act of making such a charge.” Aspersion may also refer Read More …

(count) 1 : the colored part of your eye 2 : plural irises also iris : a plant with long pointed leaves and large blue or yellow flowers

Jurisprudence is a formal word that typically refers to the science or philosophy of law, or to a system or body of law. An undergraduate class on jurisprudence inspired her decision to go to law school.

(count) 1 : the base of a column or other tall object the pedestal of a vase/lamp/statue 2 : used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc. Her boyfriend put/placed her on a pedestal. (=thought of Read More …

Fealty is an old-fashioned and somewhat literary word that refers to intense loyalty or fidelity to a person, group, etc. More narrowly, fealty refers to the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to their lord. Authors who inspire such Read More …

A catastrophe is never a good thing. Catastrophe can refer to a momentous tragic event, an utter failure, a violent and sudden change in a feature of the earth, or a violent usually destructive natural event. Despite her careful planning, Read More …

(noncount) the ability to see what will or might happen in the future They had the foresight to invest the money wisely. His career choice shows a lack of foresight. — foresighted adjective (more foresighted; most foresighted) foresighted investors/investments — Read More …