All English verbs - page 1566

noun

A lead-containing mineral found in colourless, white, or grey crystals or masses and typically formed by the oxidation of galena.

noun

A small hollow metal cone on the end of a handle, used to extinguish a candle by smothering the flame.

Usage examples:

Many experts believe that you should use a snuffer when extinguishing flames.

adjective

Characteristic of the devil, or so evil as to be suggestive of the devil.

Usage examples:

His diabolical cunning

adjective

Very evil but often intelligent

Usage examples:

A diabolical genius

verb

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

Usage examples:

They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

verb

If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention

Usage examples:

What is it about harry potter that so engrosses children?

adjective

Given or performed as preparation for vocational training.

Usage examples:

Pre-vocational college-based education