Vocabularies

a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together

An illegal act punishable by law.

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

a deep purplish-red color

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

To form small creases or wrinkles.

A time of intense difficulty or danger

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments; extremely important or urgent

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

a large number of people gathered together

filled with too many people or things

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

extremely important or necessary

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

The process in which an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

able to be understood; intelligible

the ability to understand something

including all or nearly all elements or aspects; complete

to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller

Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.