Noun > Knot (count) 1 a : a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else She tied the rope in a knot. He made/tied a knot in the Read More …
Noun > Knot (count) 1 a : a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else She tied the rope in a knot. He made/tied a knot in the Read More …
Adjective > Irresistible (more irresistible; most irresistible) impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible (=very strong) craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible. (=women think he is Read More …
Adjective > Herculean very large, difficult, powerful, etc. a herculean task/effort Washing the dishes after the party was a herculean task Herculean strength They took on the herculean job of restoring the house after the fire. a problem of herculean Read More …
Adjective > Mandatory required by a law or rule This meeting is mandatory for all employees. (=all employees must go to this meeting) The mandatory fine for littering is $200. (=everyone caught littering must pay $200) a mandatory retirement age Read More …
Adjective > Quaint A quaint outdoor café (or more quaint; most quaint) having an old-fashioned or unusual quality or appearance that is usually attractive or appealing The fishing village was very quaint. The writer talks about the quaint customs of Read More …
Noun > Outpouring (count) 1 : an act of expressing an emotion or feeling in a very powerful way — often + of There was an outpouring of support for the president. (=many people expressed strong support for the president) Read More …
Adjective > Fantastic 1 : extremely good That meal was fantastic! (=excellent, terrific) We had a fantastic (=great, wonderful) time! 2 : extremely high or great The train runs at fantastic speeds. 3 : also fantastical : very strange, unusual, Read More …