Noun > Divot (count) a loose piece of grass and dirt that is dug out of the ground when the ground is struck by something (such as a golf club)
Adjective > Mandatory required by a law or rule This meeting is mandatory for all employees. (=all employees must go to this meeting) The mandatory fine for littering is $200. (=everyone caught littering must pay $200) a mandatory retirement age Read More …
Adjective > Quaint A quaint outdoor café (or more quaint; most quaint) having an old-fashioned or unusual quality or appearance that is usually attractive or appealing The fishing village was very quaint. The writer talks about the quaint customs of Read More …
Noun > Outpouring (count) 1 : an act of expressing an emotion or feeling in a very powerful way — often + of There was an outpouring of support for the president. (=many people expressed strong support for the president) Read More …
Adjective > Fantastic 1 : extremely good That meal was fantastic! (=excellent, terrific) We had a fantastic (=great, wonderful) time! 2 : extremely high or great The train runs at fantastic speeds. 3 : also fantastical : very strange, unusual, Read More …
Verb > Indicate 1 (+ object) : to show (something) Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here. Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer. The map indicates where the treasure is buried. – to show that (something) Read More …
Phrasal Verb > Pick out 1 a : pick (something) out or pick out (something) : to choose or select (the best or most appropriate person or thing) from a group It took him an hour to pick out [=pick] Read More …