New Words

Hello! It’s time for new words!

• thriving — growing very well, or becoming very healthy or successful

In many coastal countries, tourism is a thriving sector of the economy and brings a lot of profit to the state budget.

• amid — while something else is happening, among

Passers-by were surprised to see the cat sleeping peacefully amid the dogs.

• porcelain — a hard, shiny, white substance used to make cups, plates, etc, or the cups and plates themselves

All dishes at dinner were made of porcelain.

• welfare — the health and happiness of people, social well-being

Highly developed Japan is famous for the social welfare of its state and its inhabitants.

• legislature — the group of people in a country or part of a country who have the power to make and change laws

The legislature in Russia is represented by the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

• seabed — the land at the bottom of an ocean or sea

The seabed of the Mariana Trench is home to many unicellular species.

• mist —thin fog produced by very small drops of water collecting in the air just above an area of ground or water

The top of the mountain was not visible because of mist.

Enjoy English!