(count, noncount) 1 : material that sinks to the bottom of a liquid There was a layer of sediment in the bottom of the tank. 2 : material (such as stones and sand) that is carried into water by water, Read More …
(count, noncount) 1 : material that sinks to the bottom of a liquid There was a layer of sediment in the bottom of the tank. 2 : material (such as stones and sand) that is carried into water by water, Read More …
1 : to give up (something that you want to keep) especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone (+ object) She’s had to sacrifice a lot for her family. He sacrificed his personal life Read More …
1 : resulting in victory or success The boxer made a triumphant return to the ring. (=the boxer won when he returned to the ring to fight again) 2 : celebrating victory or success a triumphant shout triumphantly adverb The Read More …
Mesmerize means “to hold the attention of someone entirely; to interest or amaze someone so much that nothing else is seen or noticed.” The word is often used in the phrase “be mesmerized.” The crowd was mesmerized by the flawlessly Read More …
1 a : (+ object) : to cause (something that is moving) to change direction armor that can deflect bullets The goalie deflected the ball with his hands. b : (no object) : to hit something and suddenly change direction Read More …
(count) a person who works to make other people’s lives better She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger. humanitarian adjective, always used before a noun humanitarian efforts humanitarian aid (=help or money Read More …