Intermediate+ Word of the Day

To stow means ‘to put away’ as for storage or reserve, usually in an orderly fashion, and ‘to fill a place by packing.’ In naval terms, to stow means…

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A ridge is a long, narrow elevation of land or a chain of hills or mountains, and also the long and narrow upper edge or crest of something. Any raised strip on clothing or any raised margin on a…

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To flop means ‘to drop or fall in a heavy or clumsy way’ or ‘to swing loosely.’ In US English, if someone changes suddenly from one opinion or party to another, that’s also to flop. Informally, to flop means…

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A cock is a male chicken but also a slang word for a certain part of the male anatomy. Do you know which one?

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Fink is a US slang term. It can be an informer, someone who gives information to authorities, a strikebreaker, or a labor spy. As a verb, to fink means…

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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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