Verb – Initiate (+ object) 1 formal : to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something) initiate a new project Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem. The company Read More …
Verb – Initiate (+ object) 1 formal : to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something) initiate a new project Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem. The company Read More …
Adjective – Slovenly We’re not sure where the word “sloven” came from, but it’s been in English since the year 1475 or so. To put it politely, the first meaning of “sloven” was “a person with no manners” or “a Read More …
Phrases & Expressions Here are seven more English phrases used in everyday situations. No Hard Feelings. You can say this after someone apologizes to you, to express the fact that you won’t stay angry. This phrase is generally used after Read More …
Noun – Charity 1 (noncount) : the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc. The holidays are a time for charity and good will. also : something (such as money Read More …
Adjective – Paternal 1 : of or relating to a father He did not neglect his paternal responsibilities after the divorce. He offered them some paternal (=fatherly) advice. 2 always used before a noun : related through the father his Read More …
Noun – Respect 1 : a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc. (noncount) He has earned/gained/won their respect. The soldier saluted as a sign of respect. Despite our differences, I have enormous respect for Read More …
Adjective – Palatable The palate is the roof of the mouth, or the sense of taste. So, something palatable tastes okay (or even good) to the person who’s eating or drinking it. And, your palate for something can also be Read More …
Verb – Hurl 1 (+ object) : to throw (something) with force Someone hurled a rock through the window. He hurled a chair at me. It looked like she was going to hurl herself down the stairs. 2 (+ object) Read More …