(no object) 1 : to walk usually for a long distance We had to trek up six flights of stairs with our groceries. 2 : to travel by walking through an area with many mountains, rivers, etc., for pleasure and Read More …
Verb > Trek
Month: December 2024
Noun > Brainteaser
Verb > Overrun
(+ object) The tank divisions overran the countryside. The city was being overrun by enemy troops. Rats overran the ship. In the summer, the town is overrun with/by tourists. (=is filled with tourists) 2 : to run or go beyond Read More …
Adjective > Distinguished
(more distinguished; most distinguished) 1 : known by many people because of some quality or achievement a distinguished scientist/career She is distinguished for her achievements in genetic research. 2 : making someone seem important and worth respect the professor’s distinguished Read More …
Adjective > Underdone
Noun > Faux pas
Using Bullet Points
Want to communicate some important information in writing? If you want your reader to easily navigate the content, you might want to use some bullet points. What are bullet points? Bullet points are symbols that mark items in a list. Read More …
Noun > Surname
(count) the name that is shared by the people in a family – In English, your surname comes after your first name and middle name. She took her husband’s surname when they got married. – called also FAMILY NAME; or Read More …
Noun > Geyser
(count) 1 : a hole in the ground that shoots out hot water and steam The water from the geyser rises as high as 75 feet. also : the column of water and steam that comes from a geyser geysers Read More …
Adjective > Engaged
1 : promised to be married They recently got engaged (to be married). She’s engaged to him. an engaged couple 2 : busy with some activity (US) He is engaged in research. = (Brit) He is engaged on research. He Read More …