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Noun > Pigeonhole

15/02/2021 frank

Noun – Pigeonhole Above are literal pigeonholes: little compartments for pigeons to rest in. These have been around since the 1500s. And, since the 1600s, we’ve also referred to compartments like the ones below as pigeonholes, even though they’re not Read More …

Noun > Forklift

13/02/2021 frank

Noun – Forklift (count) a machine that is used for lifting and moving heavy objects — called also forklift truck

Noun > Soft spot

13/02/2021 frank

Noun – Soft spot (count) 1 : a strong liking for someone or something — usually singular He has a soft spot for children. (=he likes children very much) She has a soft spot for chocolate. 2 : a weak Read More …

Noun > Bay

13/02/2021 frank

Noun – Bay (count) a large area of water that is part of an ocean or lake and partly surrounded by land They went fishing in the bay. She lives in California near San Francisco Bay.

Noun > Plagiarism

12/02/2021 frank

Noun – Plagiarism (noncount) the act of using another person’s words or ideas without giving credit to that person : the act of plagiarizing something The student has been accused of plagiarism.

Noun > Conference call

12/02/2021 frank

Noun – Conference call a telephone call in which someone talks to several people at the same time

Noun > Nexus

11/02/2021 frank

Noun – Nexus This word is from a Latin one meaning “to bind or connect,” so it’s closely related to the words “connect” and “annex.” A nexus is a point where different things come together, as if by crossing. In Read More …

Noun > Resolution

11/02/2021 frank

Noun – Resolution 1 a (noncount) : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something a court for the resolution of civil disputes conflict resolution b (count) : an Read More …

Noun > Limbo

10/02/2021 frank

Noun – Limbo This word comes from a Latin one meaning “edge” or “border.” In theology, Limbo is believed to be a place just on the border of Hell, where people go after they die if they haven’t been specifically Read More …

Noun > Malice

09/02/2021 frank

Noun – Malice (noncount) a desire to cause harm to another person an attack motivated by pure malice She claimed that her criticisms were without malice.