Noun – Bay (count) a large area of water that is part of an ocean or lake and partly surrounded by land They went fishing in the bay. She lives in California near San Francisco Bay.
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 – 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 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 …
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 …
Noun – Edifice This word has Latin roots that mean “making a temple” or “making a house.” Strictly speaking, an edifice is a building that’s large and impressive, such as a church or a palace. And more loosely speaking, an Read More …