Category: Nouns

(noncount) the quality of something that has two sides or halves that are the same or very close in size, shape, and position : the quality of having symmetrical parts the symmetry of the human body The building has perfect Read More …

Bailiwick refers to the domain or sphere in which someone has superior knowledge or authority. Fundraising events are his bailiwick.

(noncount) 1 : an act of inflating something the inflation of a balloon the state of being inflated It’s important to maintain proper tire inflation. (=pressure) 2 : a continual increase in the price of goods and services The government Read More …

(count) 1 a : a building where buses or trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off : STATION I will meet you outside the bus terminal. 1 b : a building at an airport where people Read More …

Sarcasm refers to the use of words that mean one thing to communicate the exact opposite of that thing, especially to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny. Her monotone voice often made it difficult to tell whether Read More …

(noncount) the feathers that cover the body of a bird The peacock has colorful plumage.

(count) US a period of time when there is no electricity in a building or area The power outage left us in the dark for five hours. (=we did not have electrical power for five hours)

A harangue is a forceful or angry speech or piece of writing. After watching the popular documentary, he delivered a long harangue about the dangers of social media.

(count) 1 : a meeting in which you receive information on and training in a particular subject a writing seminar a seminar on career planning educational/investment seminars 2 : a class offered to a small group of students at a Read More …

A gargoyle is a strange or grotesque human or animal figure that sticks out from the roof of a building (such as a church) and is used to cause rainwater to flow away from the building’s sides. Some of the Read More …