Verb > Embellish

Verb > Embellish (+ object) to decorate (something) by adding special details and features : to make (something) more appealing or attractive a book embellished with colorful illustrations He embellished his speech with a few quotations. (humorous) I didn’t lie, Read More …

Idiom > in a huff

Idiom > in a huff in an angry or annoyed state They argued and she left in a huff. When he didn’t get the promotion, he quit his job in a huff. (=he got angry and suddenly quit his job)

Adjective > Invasive

Adjective > Invasive (more invasive; most invasive) 1 : tending to spread The cancer is invasive. invasive plants 2 medical : involving entry into the body by cutting or by inserting an instrument an invasive medical procedure

Noun > Glitch

Noun > Glitch (count) informal an unexpected and usually minor problem Glitches in the speaker’s schedule caused some delays. especially : a minor problem with a machine or device (such as a computer) A technical glitch caused a temporary shutdown. Read More …

Noun > Terra firma

Noun > Terra firma (noncount) dry and solid ground as compared to air or water We were glad to be back on terra firma (=back on the ground) after our bumpy flight.