Tag: Noun

Noun – Virtuoso (count) a person who does something in a very skillful way He’s a real virtuoso in the kitchen. especially : a very skillful musician She’s a piano virtuoso. — virtuoso adjective, always used before a noun She Read More …

Noun – Dam (count) a structure that is built across a river or stream to stop water from flowing The government has plans to build a dam and flood the valley. There’s a beaver dam (=a dam built by beavers) Read More …

Noun – Tantrum (count) an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child When he doesn’t get his way, he has/throws a tantrum. (=he gets very angry Read More …

Noun – Vestige (count) formal 1 : the last small part that remains of something that existed before : TRACE — + of a vestige of an ancient tradition He is still clinging to the last vestiges of his power. Read More …

Noun – Loop (count) 1 a : a curved part or shape made when something long and thin (such as a rope or thread) bends so that it touches or crosses over itself a closed loop of rope a wire Read More …

Noun – Totem This word comes from Algonquian, a Native American language. A totem is a plant, animal, object, symbol, or idea that represents a close group of people (like a clan, a family, or a subculture) and seems sacred Read More …

(count) 1 : a soft object or part that is used to make something (such as a seat) more comfortable or to protect a surface from damage : a soft pillow, pad, etc. a seat/sofa cushion There is a cushion Read More …

Noun – Pillar This word, and its meaning, come straight from Latin. A pillar is a tall post or column that’s used for support, decoration, or both. So, figuratively speaking, pillars are people or things that remind you of strong, Read More …