Vocabularies

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.

a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.

The mass or large size of something; to gain mass or volume.

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

A small, metal projectile fired from a gun.

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

A young bull, especially a castrated one, raised for work or meat.

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

a small round bread roll, often sweet

a group of things that are fastened, held, or growing together

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

A system of administration marked by official rules, procedures, and hierarchy.

Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

A place where a dead body is buried.

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

to destroy or damage by fire

producing flames or intense heat; also used metaphorically for intense emotions or urgency

To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.

An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.

to break open suddenly and violently; to come forth with sudden force or emotion

to put something into the ground and cover it with earth

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub

the practice of making money by producing or buying and selling goods or services

The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company