relating to or typical of a holiday or a special event
The whole city looked festive with lights and decorations everywhere.
to go and get something and bring it back
Could you please fetch my phone from the kitchen?
to shine or appear suddenly for a short time
A warning message flashed on the screen before the movie started and then disappeared.
very bright, noticeable, or showy, often in a way meant to attract attention
David's new car looks flashy, but it's really expensive to maintain.
a break or crack in a bone
He missed the rest of the season after suffering a fracture in his wrist.
a small piece that has broken off from something larger
Archaeologists uncovered pottery fragments at the site.
physically weak, often because of age or illness
Even though she looks old and frail, she is still mentally sharp and alert.
making someone feel impatient or annoyed
Finding a parking space in Belgrade can be a really frustrating experience.
money provided for a specific purpose or project
The project was canceled after they failed to secure funding.
a movement of the hands, head, or body used to communicate something
He made a gesture with his hand to signal that we should wait.
having a natural ability or special talent
She is a gifted pianist and started performing in public at the age of ten.
to collect crops (like fruit, grain, or vegetables) when they are ready
Farmers started the apple harvest earlier this year because of the warm weather.
a person or thing that is widely recognized as a symbol of something important or popular
The red double-decker bus is an icon of London.
the ability or action of forming new ideas, images, concepts, etc. in one's mind
Playing with Lego is a great way to boost kids' imagination.
lacking warmth or personal connection
The automated email felt impersonal and did not address her concerns.
before something happens
I usually plan my trips a few months in advance.
aiming to provide equal opportunities, resources, etc. to people who might otherwise be excluded
Our school has made a big effort to make classes more inclusive for students with different learning needs.
lack of interest, concern, etc.
He reacted to the news of the promotion with surprising indifference.
not working well or not producing good results for the time or effort used
We realized that our editing process was inefficient, so we cut out a few unnecessary steps.
something that a person is born with, rather than something they learn
Babies are born with an innate ability to recognize their mother's voice.