Definition: (noun) An enlisted person in the US or British Navy. Synonyms: sailor. Usage: The big steam pinnace went off to her
demigod Meaning
Definition: (noun) A person with great powers and abilities. Synonyms: superman, Ubermensch. Usage: The saints and demigods whom history worships we are
ingrate Meaning
Definition: (noun) A person who shows no gratitude. Synonyms: thankless wretch, ungrateful person. Usage: This bird was a godsend to us, and
smattering Meaning
Definition: (noun) A small, scattered amount or number. Synonyms: handful. Usage: Her skin had a healthy glow, and her nose was dotted
preachment Meaning
Definition: (noun) A tiresome or unwelcome moral lecture or discourse; tedious sermonizing. Synonyms: homily. Usage: Don’t torment me with your preachments now,
excursionist Meaning
Definition: (noun) A tourist who is visiting sights of interest. Synonyms: rubberneck, sightseer, tripper. Usage: The city’s economy depends on tourism, and
glockenspiel Meaning
Definition: (noun) A percussion instrument with a series of metal bars tuned to the chromatic scale and played with two light hammers.
scrooge Meaning
Definition: (noun) A mean-spirited miserly person. Synonyms: niggard, skinflint, churl. Usage: The old scrooge was married to his money, and spending a
aide-memoire Meaning
Definition: (noun) A memorandum setting forth the major points of a proposed discussion or agreement, used especially in diplomatic communications. Synonyms: position