Category: Nouns

(count) something that is attractive because it is not allowed For dieters, dessert becomes a/the forbidden fruit.

Shambles refers to a place or state in which there is great confusion, disorder, or destruction. The house party they had over the weekend left the entire living room in shambles.

1 (count) : the woolly coat of a sheep 2 a (noncount) : a soft cloth that is used to make warm clothes warm fleece jackets 2 b (count) : a jacket made from this cloth Bring a fleece in Read More …

(noncount) 1 : materials (such as paper, pens, and ink) that are used for writing or typing a store that sells stationery = a stationery store stationery items/supplies 2 : paper that is used for writing letters and that usually Read More …

A reputation is the common opinion that people have about someone or something. Reputation can also refer to a positive position that someone or something has in public esteem or regard. She’s earned a reputation as a first-class playwright. Investors Read More …

1 (count) : the place or point where two or more things come together especially : the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other The accident occurred at a busy intersection. 2 (noncount) : the act Read More …

Melee refers to a confused fight or struggle, especially one involving hand-to-hand combat. What started as a verbal disagreement at the football game soon turned into a general melee involving scores of spectators.

(count) 1 : something added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or effective fashion/clothing accessories such as scarves, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings automotive accessories computer accessories 2 law : someone who helps another person commit a crime Read More …

A demagogue is a political leader who tries to get support by making use of popular prejudices, as well as by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason. His opponent called him a Read More …