Vocabularies

disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury

to construct or cover a road with broken stone

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career

to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes

a secret plan or scheme intended to accomplish something, especially something evil

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines

a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes

a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric

The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.

Relating to macroeconomics or the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

To stain, spot, or pollute something.

Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.

Very angry, insane, or foolish.

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

the state of being mentally ill or acting in a very foolish way

An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.

A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.

a bright purplish-red color

the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.

The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.

A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.

Generosity, nobility of spirit, and forgiveness toward others.

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

A wealthy and influential person, especially in business or industry.

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract

splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

to make something appear larger or more important than it really is

using high-flown or pompous language

the great size, extent, or importance of something

A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.

The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.

Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.

a train that carries mail and postal packages

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

most important; chief in size, extent, or importance

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands