To bourgeon is to grow or develop quickly—in other words to flourish, blossom or sprout. The trout population in the stream has burgeoned since the town implemented its laws against overfishing.
Category: Англійська щодня
Adjective > Overpowering
Noun > Exodus
Noun > Protocol
1 : a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations (noncount) The soldier’s actions constitute a breach of military protocol. (count) They did not follow the proper diplomatic protocols. What is Read More …
Verb > Subside
(no object) 1 : to become less strong or intense The pain/swelling will subside in a couple of hours. After his anger had subsided, he was able to look at things rationally. We’ll have to wait until the wind/storm/rain subsides. Read More …
Noun > Noblesse oblige
Noblesse oblige refers to the idea that people who have high social rank or wealth should be helpful and generous to people of lower rank or to people who are poor. As the inheritor of a great fortune, he was Read More …
Verb > Investigate
1 : to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc. (+ object) The police are still investigating the murder. The accident Read More …
Adjective > Gingerly
Adjective > Defiant
Adjective > Repulsive
1 : causing strong dislike or disgust repulsive and evil acts a repulsive (=repellent) man The rotten meat was repulsive. (=nauseating, revolting) 2 : physics : of or relating to the force that pushes something away from something else Magnets Read More …