Published Aug 05, 2020
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en·cum·ber /ɪnˈkʌmbə $ -ər/ verb [transitive usually passive]
formal to make it difficult for you to do something or for something to happen SYN burden
encumber with
encumbrance noun [countable]
for·feit1 /ˈfɔːfət, ˈfɔːfɪt $ ˈfɔːr-/ verb [transitive]
to lose a right, position, possession etc or have it taken away from you because you have broken a law or rule:
frac·tal /ˈfræktəl/ noun [countable] technical
a pattern, usually produced by a computer, that is made by repeating the same shape many times in smaller and smaller sizes
her·i·tage1 /ˈherətɪdʒ, ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ noun [singular, uncountable]
the traditional beliefs, values, customs etc of a family, country, or society → inheritance:
cultural/architectural/literary etc heritage
hi·lar·i·ous /hɪˈleəriəs $ -ˈler-/ adjective
extremely funny:
funny making you laugh:
amusing especially written funny and enjoyable. amusing is more formal than funny It is often used when something is a little funny and makes you smile, rather than laugh:
humorous intended to be funny - used about stories, films, articles, etc that have situations that are a little funny:
witty using words in a funny and clever way:
hilarious (also hysterical informal) extremely funny:
comical funny in a strange or silly way - often used when something is not intended to be funny:
comic [only before noun] a comic film, play, novel etc is intended to be funny
light-hearted done for amusement or enjoyment, and not intended to be serious:
comedy noun [countable] a film, play, or television programme that is intended to be funny: