Idiom – Hit the books informal to study or begin studying very intensely I’ve got to hit the books all weekend if I’m going to pass this test.
Adjective – Amiss not used before a noun not proper or correct : WRONG Something is amiss here. Some of his assumptions are amiss. The doctor’s examination showed that nothing was amiss. A special award for her performance would not Read More …
Adjective – Intermittent The word “intermit” has Latin roots that literally mean “to send in between.” When something intermits, it stops for a while, as if it’s taking a break: “His pain intermitted;” “The rains intermitted.” And when you intermit Read More …
Adjective – Ornate 1 : covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes ornate silver candlesticks She doesn’t like ornate jewelry. 2 : using many fancy words an ornate writing style ornate prose — ornately adverb ornately carved Read More …
Noun – Blob (count) somewhat informal 1 : a usually small amount of something thick and wet a blob of paint 2 : something that does not have a regular shape That blue blob in the corner of the map Read More …
Sunday Conversation Club 12 June 2022 Come practice your English with a Native English Speaker. Every Sunday 14:00 to 16:00. This Weeks Topics: Noise and Management Use this link Sunday before Conversation Club. You can also find it on Telegram, Read More …
Noun – Stress 1 a (noncount) : a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. She uses meditation as a way of reducing/relieving stress. Hormones are released into the body in response to Read More …