Category: Nouns

(count) an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child When he doesn’t get his way, he has/throws a tantrum. (=he gets very angry and upset and Read More …

(count) a large and usually impressive building (such as a church or government building) a magnificent edifice with a domed ceiling

(count) a puzzle that is difficult to figure out or solve

(count) an embarrassing social mistake Arriving too early would be a serious/major faux pas. making/committing a faux pas

(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 …

(count) 1 : a hole in the ground that shoots out hot water and steam The water from the geyser rises as high as 75 feet. also : the column of water and steam that comes from a geyser geysers Read More …

(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

(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 …

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 (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