English Vocabulary

  nice (enjoyable, satisfying, or attractive): I had a nice time. She looks very nice. pleasant (giving pleasure; attractive): It’s a pleasant place to live. good (pleasant, enjoyable): Have a good day! The steak tastes good. enjoyable (an event or experience you enjoy): We had an enjoyable vacation. pleasurable formal (an event …

  variety is the spice of life. (different experiences make life more interesting) We dine out every Monday. Variety is the spice of life. I love traveling to different places because I think that variety is the spice of life. envocabulary.com

  have enough on your plate (to have so many things to deal with) I am willing to help you, but I have enough on my plate at the moment. Mike has a lot on his plate these days. Let’s ask someone else to do the job. also: have too much on your …

elicit vs. illicit elicit (to get information or a reaction from someone) The police were able to elicit a confession from the robbers. They were able to elicit the support of the public.   illicit (not allowed by law; illegal) Marijuana is an illicit drug in the United States. (not …

  go off (to leave a place): He went off in search of some food. (to happen in a particular way): The party went off all right. (stop working): The central heating goes off at night. The lights went off. (to explode, blow up): Three people were killed when the …