Words

whopping

Whopping is an adjective that means:

Extremely large or significant: Used to describe something unusually big or impressive in size, amount, or degree. Example: She won a whopping prize of $10,000!

(Less commonly, as a verb): The present participle of whop, which means to hit something with force.

beneficiaries

Beneficiaries refers to individuals or entities that receive a benefit, often financial or legal, as a result of an arrangement, such as a will, trust, insurance policy, or government program.

Common contexts: In legal or financial terms: People who are entitled to receive assets, money, or other benefits from a will or trust. Example: The beneficiaries of her estate included her children and a local charity.

In a broader sense: Anyone who gains or profits from a situation or action. Example: The students were the beneficiaries of the new scholarship program.

periodically

  1. At regular intervals of time: Refers to something that happens repeatedly after a set amount of time. Example: The system is updated periodically to ensure it runs smoothly.

  2. Occasionally or from time to time: Refers to something that happens at irregular intervals, though less frequently than regularly scheduled occurrences. Example: Periodically, she checks her email for important updates.

renovations

Renovations refers to the process of improving, updating, or restoring a building, room, or structure. It involves making repairs, changes, or enhancements to bring something back to good condition or to modernize it.

mortgage

Mortgage refers to a legal agreement in which a borrower receives money from a lender to purchase property (such as a house) and pledges the property as collateral to secure the loan. The borrower repays the loan over time, typically in monthly installments, with interest.