Something described as lucrative produces money or wealth. The author parlayed the success of her books into a lucrative second career as a public speaker.
feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm They were enthusiastic supporters of the president. I’m not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea. They were less than enthusiastic. = They were far from enthusiastic. Read More …
A cacophony is a mixture of loud and usually harsh unpleasant sounds. Cacophony can also refer to an incongruous or chaotic mixture. The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets. A cacophony of aromas wafted through the Read More …
(count) 1 US : a series of games that is played after the end of the regular season in order to decide which player or team is the champion — usually plural The teams will once again face each other Read More …
1 : to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc. (+ object) The police are still investigating the murder. The accident Read More …
(no object) 1 : to become less strong or intense The pain/swelling will subside in a couple of hours. After his anger had subsided, he was able to look at things rationally. We’ll have to wait until the wind/storm/rain subsides. Read More …