Verb – Flatter (+ object) 1 : to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance. His comments flattered her. You’re just flattering me. 2 : to cause (someone) to Read More …
Verb – Flatter (+ object) 1 : to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance. His comments flattered her. You’re just flattering me. 2 : to cause (someone) to Read More …
Noun – Component one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture) : an important piece of something The components of an electric circuit He sells spare computer components. The interview is a key component in the Read More …
Verb – Stand out 1 : to be easily seen or noticed His bright tie made him stand out (in the crowd). The trees’ red leaves stood out against the gray sky. 2 : to be better or more important Read More …
Noun – Quarry Let’s take a look at both kinds of quarries. The first “quarry” came into English through French, ultimately from the Latin cor, meaning “heart.” The meaning morphed from “heart” to “entrails” to “the body of an animal Read More …
Verb – Extract (+ object) 1 : to remove (something) by pulling it out or cutting it out He extracted a credit card from his wallet. I had to have a tooth extracted. The tumor was surgically extracted. 2 a Read More …
Conjunction – Wherever 1 : at, in, or to any place that We can have lunch wherever (=anywhere) you like. Bodyguards follow the singer wherever (=everywhere) she goes. 2 : in any situation in which : at any time that Read More …