Intermediate+ Word of the Day

A clout is a blow or hit, especially one given with the hand. Informally, as an uncountable noun, clout means ‘strong influence.’ In baseball, a clout is a long hit and, in archery, the mark or target shot at from a long distance. As a verb, to clout…

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A reel is something you might find on a fishing rod or a movie projector and it can also be a kind of dance…

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A grub is the thick-bodied, sluggish young of certain insects such as the beetle. As a slang term, grub means food, and the verb to grub means…

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You have probably heard people use the word lounge when talking about a room for relaxing or waiting, like the ones you might find in airports, train stations, or other public places. Mostly in UK English, a lounge is also a…

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A rag is a piece of cloth, especially one that is old or torn. In its plural form, rags are tattered or torn clothing. Informally, a rag is a newspaper or magazine thought of as being of low or poor quality. As a verb, also informally, it means…

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A streak is a long, narrow mark or smear and also a strip, vein, or layer. Figuratively, an element of behavior or personality is also a streak, as are a number of…

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To stride means ‘to walk with long steps’ or ‘to pass over or across something with a big step.’ As a noun, a stride is, of course, a long step and also the distance covered in one stride. In Australian English, always in the plural form, strides…

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You may already know that a worm is a long creature with no legs or backbone, but did you know that you can also call a despicable person a worm?

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To bloat means ‘to expand or distend’ and also ‘to become swollen.’ Figuratively, to bloat means ‘to make vain or conceited.’ As a noun, in US English, a bloat is a person that…

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To strain means ‘to draw tight’ or ‘to use your effort or strength as much as possible.’ If you strain a muscle, it means that you…

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