Vocabularies

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

torn, worn out, or in poor condition

having a stylish, confident, and slightly disreputable appearance

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)

To make something happen in a random order or manner.

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

A close and harmonious relationship where people understand each other well.

Completely absorbed or fascinated by something.

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person

the underlying reason or explanation for something

the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true

loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Extremely hungry; famished.

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.

To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something

resisting authority or control; showing a desire to rebel

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

to criticize or scold someone sharply

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

To adjust or modify according to a new standard or plan; to reassess and realign.

To take back or regain possession of something.