wreath noun (a circle made from flowers or leaves) She bought a Christmas wreath. He put a wreath on the grave. wreathe verb (to cover, surround, or circle something) Jane wreathed flowers into a garland. The snake was wreathing itself round the branch. Clouds wreathed the mountains. envocabulary.com
Read More »prodigious vs. prodigal
prodigious formal (very great in amount, size, or degree) The sun generates a prodigious amount of energy. You have missed a prodigious opportunity. prodigal formal (recklessly wasteful) He wasted all his money because of his prodigal habits. She has been prodigal with her husband’s money. envocabulary.com
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talk over (to discuss something thoroughly with someone) We should get together and talk the matter over. I have got something important that I need to talk it over with you. envocabulary.com
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aim at (to point a weapon towards) She aimed at the target and fired. The gun was aimed at target two but hit the target three. (intend to achieve something) The government must aim at economic growth and price stability. We aim at improving your English skills. envocabulary.com
Read More »joke
joke (to say something to make people laugh, usually something that is not true): They laughed and joked during the meal. Don’t be upset; I was only joking. kid informal, spoken (to make a joke or say things that are not serious or true): Relax guys, I was only kidding. jest …
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