Translucent describes something that is not completely clear or transparent but is clear enough to allow light to pass through. They admired the translucent gemstones on the display at the museum.
1 : (+ object) : to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes She has slowly accumulated (=amassed) a fortune. You can accumulate (=earn) bonus points by participating in surveys. The police have been accumulating (=collecting) evidence of his Read More …
To caterwaul is to make a very loud and unpleasant sound. Caterwaul can also mean “to protest or complain noisily.” The woods were quiet until the sound of a chainsaw caterwauling in the distance broke the calm. They continue to Read More …
Voracious describes someone who has a huge appetite. It can also be used figuratively to mean “excessively eager,” as in “a voracious reader.” It seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day. She has her Read More …