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 > Consumer

(count) a person who buys goods and services Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet. – often used before another noun Consumer spending is increasing. consumer services consumer demands/preferences

Verb > Blossom

(no object) 1 : to produce flowers The trees have finished blossoming. (=blooming, flowering) 2 : to change, grow, and develop fully Their friendship began to blossom (=bloom, flower, flourish) during the summer. Their friendship blossomed into romance. Their business Read More …

Verb > Heave

1 : to lift or pull (something) with effort (+ object) We heaved the box (up) onto the table. I tried to heave myself (up) out of the chair. She heaved the door shut. (no object) – usually + on Read More …

Adjective > Deplorable

(more deplorable; most deplorable) very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored The company has shown a deplorable (=appalling, unconscionable) lack of concern for the environment. children living in deplorable (=horrible, disgusting, Read More …