Vocabularies

a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack

too poor to produce much or any vegetation; unproductive or empty

except for; if not for

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

To exchange goods or services without using money.

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.

without foundation; groundless; unfounded

shy, easily embarrassed, or reluctant to draw attention

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

to lie in and enjoy warmth or to take great pleasure in something

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

to shout or cry loudly

to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite

the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something

appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

coming or happening later than expected or usual

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight.

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Easily curved or flexible.

a person who gives money or help to a cause or individual

the quality of being kind and generous

well-meaning and kindly; generous

Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).

to leave something, especially property or money, to someone in a will

to scold or criticize angrily

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

suffering the loss of a loved one through death

The state of having lost a loved one through death.