This word has Latin roots that mean “to come around.” To circumvent something is to find a way around it: to avoid it, often in a smart or sneaky way. Pronunciation: SIR come VENT Part of speech: Verb, the transitive Read More …
Verb > Circumvent
Category: Англійська щодня
Adjective > Immense
Verb > Erase
1 [+ object] : to remove (something that has been recorded) from a tape (such as a videotape or audiotape) or a computer disk The recording can be erased and the tape used again. Several important files were accidentally erased. Read More …
Adjective > anemic
This word has roots that mean “without blood.” People with anemia have a shortage of blood, so they’re pale and weak. Strictly speaking, anemic people are those who suffer from anemia: they’re low on blood, and so they lack energy Read More …
Peace of mind vs. a piece of your mind
Spoken English has a lot of little expressions that are used frequently by native speakers – and some of these expressions are so similar that you might accidentally mix them up. Two such expressions are peace of mind and a Read More …
Noun > Free-for-all
[count] an uncontrolled fight or competition that involves many people A fight between two players quickly turned into a free-for-all involving all the players on both teams. — often used figuratively to describe a wild and noisy disagreement The press Read More …
Adjective > Unstable
[more unstable; most unstable] a : likely to change unstable prices unstable weather b : not emotionally or mentally healthy She is emotionally/mentally unstable. c : not held in a secure position : likely to move or fall an unstable Read More …
Verb > Enrage
Noun > Tailspin
If you’re flying a plane, and your engine stalls out, and you fall helplessly, with the tail of your plane spinning around, that’s a tailspin: More generally, a tailspin is a quick, helpless fall into a bad situation. Pronunciation: TALE Read More …
