Tag: Noun

Noun – Prodigy (count) a young person who is unusually talented in some way child prodigies a chess/tennis/math prodigy

Noun – Blob (count) somewhat informal 1 : a usually small amount of something thick and wet a blob of paint 2 : something that does not have a regular shape That blue blob in the corner of the map Read More …

Noun – Stress 1 a (noncount) : a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. She uses meditation as a way of reducing/relieving stress. Hormones are released into the body in response to Read More …

Noun – Gravitas We took the word “gravitas” straight from Latin, where it means “heaviness” as well as “dignity, influence.” In English, we use “gravitas” to mean “the serious, non-playful way that people act when they’re in serious situations.” Part Read More …

Noun – Plumage (noncount) the feathers that cover the body of a bird The peacock has colorful plumage.

Noun – Vegan (count) a person who does not eat any food that comes from animals and who often also does not use animal products (such as leather)

Noun – Decline 1 : the process of becoming worse in condition or quality (noncount) a period of economic decline He says that American industry is in a state of decline. There was a general feeling that the country was Read More …

Noun – Corsage (count) a flower or small group of flowers that a woman sometimes wears on her clothing or attached to her wrist on special occasions (such as weddings)

Noun – Parade (count) 1 : a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles (called floats) the annual Read More …

Noun – Bud (count) 1 : a small part that grows on a plant and develops into a flower, leaf, or new branch The bush has plenty of buds but no flowers yet. flower buds If a plant is in Read More …