noun a strong reaction against some prior development, esp. political or social change.Passage of the new law produced a backlash of anger and protest. intransitive verb to produce a backlash. See the…

noun the quantity that exceeds what is needed or required; an extra amount.There was a surplus of winter wheat that year. adjective in excess of what is necessary; extra. See the full…

noun the act or process of varying, or the state or condition of being varied; change; changeability.During the spring, there is a great deal of variation in the temperature. See the full…

noun the sudden rush of a large quantity of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain.The mountain village was buried in the avalanche. intransitive verb to fall or come down suddenly, as…

noun 1. mental firmness, determination, or resolve.Without strong resolution, she would not have risen to the top of her profession. 2. a personal decision to do something made with sincere determination.He made…