[count] any one of several types of fruits that have a hard shell and that are used for decoration and not for eating out of your gourd US, informal CRAZY That guy is completely out of his gourd. [=(more commonly) out of Read More …
Gourd
Category: Англійська щодня
Debris
[noncount] 1 : the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors. Everything was covered by dust and debris. — sometimes used figuratively She sifted through the debris of her broken marriage. Read More …
Trophy
[count] 1 : an object (such as a large cup or sculpture) that is given as a prize for winning a competition a golf/bowling trophy a trophy case/room 2 : something that you keep or take to show that you were successful in hunting, war, Read More …
Celebrity
1 [noncount] formal : the state of being famous or celebrated : FAME The actress lived a life of celebrity. 2 [count] : a person who is famous There were many celebrities at the party. She’s become something of a local celebrity. [=someone who Read More …
Streak
[count] 1 : a long, thin mark that is a different color from its background He left streaks where he wiped the glass. The miners had streaks of coal dust on their faces. 2 : a quality that is noticeable especially because it is different from Read More …
Negligible
To neglect things or people is to pay them no attention or to fail to take care of them. So, something negligible is so small or so unimportant that it doesn’t require anyone’s care or attention. Pronunciation: NEG ludge uh bull Part of speech: Read More …
Peculiar
[more peculiar; most peculiar] 1 : not usual or normal : STRANGE It seems peculiar that he would leave town and not tell anybody. The dog’s peculiar behavior worried them. She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang. She had a peculiar expression on her face. 2 : not used Read More …
