formal a large amount of something (singular) — often + of a profusion of flowers/colors (noncount) The flowers grow in profusion.
1 : to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position (+ object) The storekeeper carefully aligned (=lined up) the cans on the shelf. He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw Read More …
disapproving 1 a : having very old-fashioned opinions, attitudes, etc. a stodgy old man b : too plain or dull to be interesting stodgy clothes 2 : British, of food : unpleasantly heavy and causing you to feel very full Read More …
(count) 1 : a business deal : an occurrence in which goods, services, or money are passed from one person, account, etc., to another business/commercial transactions The entire transaction took place over the phone. a real estate transaction a record Read More …
(more awkward; most awkward) 1 a : not graceful : CLUMSY She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. an awkward movement The story contained some awkward writing. b : lacking skill Read More …
1 : of or relating to a whole group or class “Flu” is sometimes used as a generic term/name for any illness caused by a virus. 2 : not sold or made under a particular brand name generic drugs 3 Read More …