1 : (no object) formal : to happen They wouldn’t say what had transpired (=taken place) at the meeting. No one will soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day. 2 : (no object) formal : to become Read More …
Verb > Transpire
Category: Англійська щодня
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 …
Adjective > Furious
(more furious; most furious) 1 : very angry She’s furious at/over how slowly the investigation is proceeding. I was furious with/at them for printing the story. a furious argument 2 a : very powerful or violent a furious storm b Read More …
Adjective > Inconsiderate
(more inconsiderate; most inconsiderate) not thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : not considerate an inconsiderate (=thoughtless) remark He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter. There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior. – often + Read More …
Adjective > Irresistible
(more irresistible; most irresistible) impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible (=very strong) craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible. (=women think he is very attractive) – Read More …
Adjective > Adrift
1 : of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone We could see a ship adrift [=drifting] in the storm. The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings. 2 : without 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 …
Verb > Eavesdrop
(no object) to listen secretly to what other people are saying – usually + on He was eavesdropping (=listening in) on his sister and her friends in the next room. She was accused of eavesdropping on private telephone conversations. – Read More …
Adjective > Akimbo
Adjective > Akimbo not used before a noun 1 : of the arms : with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward She stood with arms akimbo. 2 : of the legs : spread apart in a Read More …
