Vocabulary Words
proverbial
C2adjective, noun
Not used in a literal sense, but as the subject of a well-known metaphor. (+6 more)
adjective
Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay (+1 more)
ruminate
C2adjective, verb
Having a hard albumen penetrated by irregular channels filled with softer matter, as the nutmeg and the seeds of the North American papaw. (+4 more)
rumination
C2noun
An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach. (+5 more)
ruminant
C2adjective, noun
An artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud, such as a cow or deer. (+3 more)