(no object) informal to spend more money than usual on something for yourself You should let yourself splurge once in a while. – often + on We decided to splurge on a bottle of good wine for dinner. – splurge Read More …
Verb > Splurge
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Noun > Gob
1 : (count) : a lump of something There’s a gob of gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe. 2 : gobs (plural) US, informal : a large amount of something They make gobs of money. She wore gobs Read More …
Adjective > Repulsive
1 : causing strong dislike or disgust repulsive and evil acts a repulsive (=repellent) man The rotten meat was repulsive. (=nauseating, revolting) 2 : physics : of or relating to the force that pushes something away from something else Magnets Read More …
Verb > Deplete
(+ object) to use most or all of (something important) : to greatly reduce the amount of (something) Activities such as logging and mining deplete our natural resources. We completely depleted our life savings when we bought our new house. Read More …
Adjective > Rustic
1 : of, relating to, or suitable for the country or people who live in the country The inn has a rustic atmosphere. a rustic village 2 : made of rough wood simple, rustic furniture — rusticity noun (noncount) the Read More …
Verb > Impair
(+ object) to make (something) weaker or worse Smoking can impair your health. His memory was so impaired by age that he often forgot where he was. Drinking impairs a person’s ability to think clearly. – impaired adjective (more impaired; Read More …
Verb > Rupture
1 a : to break or burst (no object) The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure. (+ object) High water pressure ruptured the pipe. b : (+ object) medical : to cause a break or tear in (a part Read More …
Adjective > Tedious
Phrasal Verb > Lavish with
Verb > Emanate
1 : (no object) : to come out from a source Good smells emanated from the kitchen. Constant criticism has emanated from her opponents. Happiness seems to emanate from her. 2 : (+ object) : to send (something) out : Read More …