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 …
Verb > Rupture
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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 …
Noun > Profusion
Verb > Align
1 : to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position (+ object) The storekeeper carefully aligned (=lined up) the cans on the shelf. He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw Read More …
Adjective > Stodgy
disapproving 1 a : having very old-fashioned opinions, attitudes, etc. a stodgy old man b : too plain or dull to be interesting stodgy clothes 2 : British, of food : unpleasantly heavy and causing you to feel very full Read More …
Noun > Transaction
(count) 1 : a business deal : an occurrence in which goods, services, or money are passed from one person, account, etc., to another business/commercial transactions The entire transaction took place over the phone. a real estate transaction a record Read More …
Adjective > Awkward
(more awkward; most awkward) 1 a : not graceful : CLUMSY She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. an awkward movement The story contained some awkward writing. b : lacking skill Read More …
