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brace A brace is a support that helps to steady or strengthen, and to brace is to prepare for something hard. So brace yourself for that impromptu meeting with your boss if you haven’t been performing well. We all know the braces that straighten teeth and keep injured knees in line. But in verb form, … Read more
fabulous If something is so great you can hardly believe it, it is fabulous. You can have a fabulous first date or you can make a fabulous dinner. These days, fabulous things are mainly wonderful things, but there’s another meaning related to fable: some fabulous things can’t — or at least shouldn’t — be believed. … Read more
falafel Falafel is a Middle Eastern food that’s made from ground fava beans or chickpeas. Fried balls of falafel are usually served inside a pita or other flatbread. Yum! Good falafel is crispy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and served like a sandwich with toppings including tahini sauce, hummus, chopped cucumber, and tomato. … Read more
buddy A buddy is a good friend. Your best buddy in elementary school may still be a good buddy when you graduate from high school. If you love to hang out with a certain friend, she’s your buddy. You could also call her your pal or your chum. Sometimes when kids are new in school, … Read more
maneuverability Definitions of maneuverability noun the quality of being maneuverable synonyms: manoeuvrability see moresee less types: weatherliness (of a sailing vessel) the quality of being able to sail close to the wind with little drift to the leeward (even in a stiff wind) type of: mobility the quality of moving freely Word Family Sign up … Read more
Roman Empire Definitions of Roman Empire noun an empire established by Augustus in 27 BC and divided in AD 395 into the Western Roman Empire and the eastern or Byzantine Empire; at its peak lands in Europe and Africa and Asia were ruled by ancient Rome see moresee less example of: empire, imperium the domain … Read more
ideograph A symbol that represents an idea or a thing, rather than the sounds of a word, is called an ideograph. A smiley face emoji is an ideograph that represents happiness. Many street signs are ideographs, meant to convey a specific meaning without using any words. “Pedestrian crossing” might be a graphic representation of people … Read more
auto limitation Definitions of auto limitation noun social control achieved as a manifestation of self-will or general consent see moresee less type of: social control control exerted (actively or passively) by group action Word Family Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on … Read more
rock-bottom Use the adjective rock-bottom to describe something that can’t be any lower, especially a price. If a store is selling TVs at rock-bottom prices, you probably can’t find one any cheaper. You’ll almost always find this word describing the low price tag of something that’s on sale or that has a very low cost. … Read more