Elevate Elevate (verb) /ˈel.ɪ.veɪt/ to raise something to a higher position – increase – uplift – promote – exalt: His job position was elevated to the assistant manager for his qualifications and diligence. Antonyms lower, demote Parts of Speech Noun: elevation Noun: elevator Adjective: elevated
Virtuosity Virtuosity /ˌvɜː.tjuˈɒs.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌvɝː.tʃuˈɑː.sə.ţi/ (noun) great and outstanding skill especially in music, dexterity, talent, technique, brilliance, flair, expertise, gift, profession: Beethoven is known for his virtuosity in music. Since the old days in school, I have always believed in her virtuosity and talent in art in spite of all her failures in her career. His …
Silhouette Silhouette /ˌsɪl.uˈet/ (noun) a dark shape on a light background reflecting a sharp contrast, shadowed contour, outline, shape, shadow, profile, figure: The silhouette picture on the wall scared the hell out of all in the party. If you hadn’t taken the picture against the sun, it wouldn’t have been a silhouette with a disguised …
Resourceful Resourceful /rɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈriː.sɔːs/ US /ˈriː.sɔːrs/ (adj) skilled and good at solving problems in challenging situations, ingenious, skilled, imaginative, inventive, practical, quick-witted, creative, capable: In this vacant job position, we expect a resourceful well-trained person who can tackle issues intuitively. We are mighty sure that Mr. Johnson is so resourceful that he can resolve any conflict which may come …
Paint the town red Paint the town red (idiom) to have a very good time and enjoy yourself, celebrate, have fun, go out on the town, let your hair down, have a night on the town, have a ball: It’s my dad`s birthday and we are going out for a meal to celebrate and paint …
Knack Knack /næk/ (noun) natural ability or skill to do something, predisposition, talent, flair, aptitude, propensity, capability, capacity, gift, dexterity, competence, expertise: He has a knack for making money. He would never have been successful without his inherited knack in compromising with his opponents. Do you think that having a knack for doing something necessarily …
Chef d’oeuvre Chef d’oeuvre /ˌʃeɪdˈɜː.vrə/ US /-ˈɝː-/ (noun) a great work of art, masterpiece, stroke of genius, tour de force: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the chefs d’oeuvre in painting. The painting could have been included as a praiseworthy chef d’oeuvre only if you had exhibited it publicly. Artists can …
Narcotic Narcotic (adj & noun) /nɑːˈkɒt.ɪk/ US /nɑːrˈkɑːţ-/ noun: an addictive drug from opium that relieves pain and causes dizziness, drug, medicine, tranquilizing – painkiller: Adjective: interminable, tedious, boring, dull, monotonous, calming The physician prescribed me some narcotic to deal with my acute pain. Antonyms stimulant Parts of Speech Adverb: narcotically
Illegal Illegal (adj) /ɪˈliː.gəl/ against the law, unlawful, not supported by law, illegitimate, prohibited, forbidden, banned Illegal immigration is a serious social issue these days. Antonyms legal Parts of speech Adverb: illegally
Heir Heir (noun) /eəʳ/ US /er/ someone who receives money, property, etc. after the death of another person, beneficiary, recipient, successor, inheritor: Being the only child of the family, Robert was the sole heir to all of Mr. Smith’s property. Parts of speech Noun: heirship Adjective: heirless Antonyms predecessor, precursor