Англійська щодня – Page 90

Noun > Totem

01/03/2021 frank

Noun – Totem This word comes from Algonquian, a Native American language. A totem is a plant, animal, object, symbol, or idea that represents a close group of people (like a clan, a family, or a subculture) and seems sacred Read More …

Adjective > Crunchy

28/02/2021 frank

Adjective – Crunchy having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed : not soft or mushy crunchy chips/cereal/vegetables crunchy snow These cookies are very crunchy.

Verb > Slacken

28/02/2021 frank

Verb – Slacken Something slack is slow, loose, weak, or not strict. So, to slacken something is to slow it down or make it looser. And when something slackens on its own, it becomes slower, looser, weaker, or less strict. Read More …

Verb > Telecommute

28/02/2021 frank

Verb – Telecommute (no object) to work at home by using a computer connection to a company’s main office The company now allows some of its employees to telecommute.

Verb > Enliven

27/02/2021 frank

Verb – Enliven (+ object) to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable He enlivened his speech with a few jokes. a soup enlivened by chili peppers A few touches of color will enliven the room.

Adjective > Blunt

27/02/2021 frank

Adjective – Blunt (also more blunt; most blunt) 1 : having a thick edge or point : not sharp scissors with blunt (=rounded) ends He was hit over the head with a blunt instrument. (=an object without sharp edges or Read More …

Noun > Cushion

27/02/2021 frank

(count) 1 : a soft object or part that is used to make something (such as a seat) more comfortable or to protect a surface from damage : a soft pillow, pad, etc. a seat/sofa cushion There is a cushion Read More …

Noun > Pillar

26/02/2021 frank

Noun – Pillar This word, and its meaning, come straight from Latin. A pillar is a tall post or column that’s used for support, decoration, or both. So, figuratively speaking, pillars are people or things that remind you of strong, Read More …

Noun > Flight

26/02/2021 frank

Noun – Flight 1 (noncount) a : the act of flying : the act of moving through the air by the use of wings the flight of a bee bird in flight (=a bird that is flying) b : the Read More …

Verb > Perforate

26/02/2021 frank

Verb – Perforate (+ object) to make a hole or a series of holes in (something) Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, and then use a fork to perforate the foil.