Category: Nouns

Hue and cry refers to a clamor of alarm or protest in response to something. It can also be used as a synonym of hubbub to refer to general noise or uproar. After the popular professor was fired by the Read More …

Jubilee usually refers to a special anniversary or a celebration of such an anniversary. It can also refer generally to a season of celebration or act of rejoicing, or to a religious song of African Americans referring to a time Read More …

1 : a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar (count) “He was drowning in paperwork” is a metaphor in which having to Read More …

A brainiac is a very intelligent person. Her ability to solve almost any puzzle within minutes secured her place as the brainiac of the family.

(count) something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor

(count) 1 : a container with a lid that is used for keeping dry products a flour/sugar/tea canister 2 : a plastic or metal container that is used for keeping a roll of film a film canister 3 : a Read More …

When used literally, lodestone refers to the mineral magnetite, a magnetic iron ore. Lodestone is also used figuratively to refer to something that, like a magnet, strongly attracts things. The city is a lodestone for aspiring musicians of all genres.

something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc. (count) The ship was carrying a cargo of crude oil. (noncount) Workers unloaded cargo (=freight) quickly on the dock — often used before another noun a cargo Read More …

(count) informal a night during which someone works on something instead of sleeping I have to finish this by morning, so I guess tonight will be another all-nighter. He pulled an all-nighter (=he stayed up all night) to study for Read More …

Consternation is a formal word that refers to a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion. The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue.