sb who has had long-term experience in an activity or job ● A Nobel Literature Prize was offered to the veteran singer Bob Dylan.

a violent criminal ● The 'friendly' match was cut short when a group of thugs started throwing things at the players. ➣ thuggery (n), thuggish (adj)

wearing glasses ● A bespectacled librarian directed me to the reference section.

the process of changing from one situation to another ● Adolescence is an interesting transition from childhood to adulthood, which is equally puzzlin...

glasses; abbreviation of spectacles ● Ian can't read anything without his specs on.

the process of helping sb change to have a healthier or more acceptable lifestyle after a period of illness or addiction, etc. ● Parents of teenage ad...

likely to become or do sth ● I sent my CV to dozen of prospective employers. ➣ prospect

due to the basic nature of sth/sb ● Although Daisy is a charming dog, she is inherently disobedient having had no early training. ➣ inhere (v), inhere...

a boy or young man ● A group of lads were hanging around outside the cafe.

a very small amount ● Knowing only a smattering of German, Olga had no intention of going to university in Frankfurt.

a situation that worsens progressively ● The international economy is on a downward spiral, signalling the end of the consumerist era.

sb who opens a new type of business to earn money ● As a budding entrepreneur, he founded his first company at the age of 19.

unemployed and living on state benefits ● How long was she on the dole before she found another job?