To dabble is to get just a little wet by splashing a bit. More generally speaking, if you dabble, or if you dabble in an activity or interest, you get involved in it just a little bit, as if you’re Read More …
Verb > Dabble
Month: December 2020
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, I just embellished Read More …
Verb > Circumvent
This word has Latin roots that mean “to come around.” To circumvent something is to find a way around it: to avoid it, often in a smart or sneaky way. Pronunciation: SIR come VENT Part of speech: Verb, the transitive Read More …
Adjective > Immense
Verb > Erase
1 [+ object] : to remove (something that has been recorded) from a tape (such as a videotape or audiotape) or a computer disk The recording can be erased and the tape used again. Several important files were accidentally erased. Read More …
Adjective > anemic
This word has roots that mean “without blood.” People with anemia have a shortage of blood, so they’re pale and weak. Strictly speaking, anemic people are those who suffer from anemia: they’re low on blood, and so they lack energy Read More …
Запорожье English Club January 2021 Newsletter
Let’s take your English to the next level in 2021! Are you ready to make MAJOR progress in your English in 2021? Many students say “this is the year I’ll really improve my English…” – and then they lose motivation Read More …
January 2021 Conversation Club Topics
Don’t forget January Conversation Clubs Online. Come practice your English. Every Monday and Wednesday 18:00 to 19:00, and every Sunday 14:00 to 16:00. Free for our students, 120 UAH a month for non-students. Monday January 04 Accidents at Home Wednesday Read More …
Peace of mind vs. a piece of your mind
Spoken English has a lot of little expressions that are used frequently by native speakers – and some of these expressions are so similar that you might accidentally mix them up. Two such expressions are peace of mind and a Read More …
Noun > Free-for-all
[count] an uncontrolled fight or competition that involves many people A fight between two players quickly turned into a free-for-all involving all the players on both teams. — often used figuratively to describe a wild and noisy disagreement The press Read More …