Vocabularies

Something that excites desire or interest, often by being just out of reach.

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

A tax imposed by the government on imported or exported goods, also known as duty, customs tax, or levy.

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.

Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

stretched or pulled tight; tense

Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea

expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep

Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.

the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom

to be full of or swarming with

full of or swarming with things or people

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

a person's characteristic mood, disposition, or nature.

moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint, especially regarding alcohol.

showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.

a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult

Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong

able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection

holding firmly to something; persistent and determined

the quality of being persistent, determined, and not easily giving up

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto

Not certain or fixed; done without confidence.

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

The period of time during which someone holds a position, office, or land.

Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.

the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line

Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words