Day 12 - Jan 7

Question 1

compelling

Answer 1

(kəm-pĕl′ĭng)
adj.
1. Urgently requiring attention: a host of compelling socioeconomic problems.
2. Drivingly forceful: compelling ambition and egotism.

Question 2

offshore

Answer 2

Refers to something located in the water, at a distance away from the land. This can range from a few hundred meters to several kilometers, depending on the context.

Example: “The oil rigs are located offshore.” → They are in the sea, not near land.

Question 3

smth off smth

Answer 3

In English, “off” can describe something located near, away from, or adjacent to a specific place, often in relation to a larger geographic reference point like a coast or a mainland. For example:

“Located off the coast” means situated near the coast but not directly on it. It often refers to something in the water, such as an island, a submerged landmass, or even a shipwreck.
Example: “The island is located off the coast of Scotland.” → The island is near the Scottish coastline, typically in the sea.
This usage is common in phrases involving geography or nautical contexts.

Question 4

phony

Answer 4

(ˈfəʊnɪ)
adj, n -nier or -niest, pl -nies
a variant spelling (esp US) of phoney

adj, -nier or -niest
1. not genuine; fake
2. (of a person) insincere or pretentious
n, pl -neys or -nies
3. an insincere or pretentious person
4. something that is not genuine; a fake