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

Noun > Agenda

(count) 1 : a list of things to be considered or done The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research. There are several items/issues/things on the agenda for tonight’s meeting. What’s the first/next item on the Read More …

Noun > Diagnosis

1 (noncount) : the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate diagnosis difficult. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. 2 (count) Read More …

Noun > Mastermind

Noun > Mastermind (count) a person who plans and organizes something He is considered (to be) the mastermind of the team’s winning strategy. a criminal mastermind the mastermind behind the terrorist plot

Noun > Obstacle

Noun > Obstacle (count) 1 : something that makes it difficult to do something He overcame the obstacles of poverty and neglect. They must overcome a number of obstacles before the restaurant can be opened. Lack of experience is a Read More …

Noun > Seminar

Noun > Seminar (count) 1 : a meeting in which you receive information on and training in a particular subject a writing seminar a seminar on career planning educational/investment seminars 2 : a class offered to a small group of Read More …

Noun > Independence

Noun > Independence 1 : freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent (noncount) They are fighting for independence from colonial rule. (=fighting because they want to stop being a colony ruled by another country) Her Read More …