(no object) 1 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to fall suddenly straight down especially from a very high place The acrobat plummeted into the net. The car plummeted to the bottom of the canyon. The satellite plummeted Read More …
(no object) 1 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to fall suddenly straight down especially from a very high place The acrobat plummeted into the net. The car plummeted to the bottom of the canyon. The satellite plummeted Read More …
1 a : (count) : something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purpose a large manufacturing facility a new sewage-treatment facility The injured child was rushed to a medical facility. (=a Read More …
1 : (also more vain; most vain) : too proud of your own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : CONCEITED She is very vain about her appearance. He is the vainest man I know. 2 : having no success : not Read More …
(+ object) to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe The doctor tried to alleviate (=relieve) her symptoms/suffering. finding ways to alleviate stress The new tunnel should alleviate (=lessen, reduce) traffic Read More …
Flora refers to all the plants that live in a particular area, time, period, or environment. It can also be used broadly to refer to plant, bacterial, or fungal life. Lisa admired the aquatic flora in the pond as she Read More …
(noncount) the state of being near People are attracted to the area by the proximity (=nearness) of several beaches. – often + to I like the proximity of the bus stop to my home. The bus stop is located in Read More …