Word of the Day – experience
Experience – ih k s o iy ax r iy ax n s An event that leaves an impression on someone His accident was a painful experience. Definition...
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Word of the Day – Authentic
Authentic – ao th eh n t ih k The genuine article The painting was authentic. Definition adjective not false or copied; genuine; real...
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Word of the Day – Ultimate
Ultimate – ah l t ih m ax t Happening at the end The ultimate aim was to win. Definition adjective last; furthest or farthest; ending a...
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Word of the Day – Expression
Expression – ih k s p r eh sh ax n The process of making known one’s own thoughts Mandy accepted her relative’s expression of sympathy...
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Word of the Day – Hopeless
Hopeless – h ow p l ih s Feeling despair about something Jenny felt hopeless in her situation. Definition adjective providing no hope;...
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Word of the Day – Regional
Regional – r iy jh ax n ax l Related to a characteristic of the area What are the regional needs? Definition adjective of or relating to...
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Word of the Day - Engage
Engage – eh n g ey jh To involve someone’s interest The teacher tried to engage them with the task Definition verb (used with object) to...
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Word of the Day - Drought
Drought – d r aw t A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall Madagascar is suffering from its worse drought in years Definition noun...
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Word of the Day – Garnish
Garnish – g aa n ih sh To decorate Can you garnish the salad with those oranges? Definition verb (used with object) to provide or supply...
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Word of the Day – Lilt
Lilt – l ih l t A gentle accent He had a gentle Scottish lilt to his voice Definition noun rhythmic swing or cadence. a lilting song or...
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Word of the Day – Intentional
Intentional – ih n t eh n sh n ax l To do on purpose His behaviour was intentional Definition adjective done with intention or on...
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Word of the Day – Perambulate
Perambulate – p ax r ae m b y uw l ey t To walk in a leisurely way Anne perambulated the park Definition verb (used with object), to walk...
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Word of the Day – Attenuate
Attenuate –ax t eh n y uw ey t Reduce the force or effect Let Peter attenuate the signal. Definition verb (used with object) to weaken or...
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Word of the Day – panorama
panorama – p ae n ax r a m ax An unbroken view of the whole surrounding area The Shard gives a wonderful panorama of London Definition...
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Word of the Day – pentathlon
pentathlon – p eh n t ae th l ax n An athletic event comprising of five events including fencing, shooting, swimming, horse riding and...
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Word of the Day – exhilarate
Exhilarate – ih g z ih l ax r ey t Make someone feel elated The children were exhilarated on seeing the sea Definition verb to enliven;...
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Word of the Day – hinterland
Hinterland – h ih n t ax l ae n d The uncharted land beyond the coast The goods arrived from the hinterland Definition noun The remote or...
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Word of the Day – impregnable
Impregnable – ih m p r eh g n ax b ax l unable to be broken into The castle was impregnable. Definition adjective strong enough to resist...
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Word of the Day – colloquial
Colloquial – k aw l ow k w iy ax l used in ordinary conversation I speak the colloquial and everyday English. Definition adjective...
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Word of the Day - Docile
Docile – d ow s ay l read to accept control - submissive The horse was very docile. Definition adjective easily managed or handled;...
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