Vocabularies

To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

a large fortified building or complex of buildings, typically of the medieval period, used as a residence for nobility

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Relaxed and informal in style, manner, or appearance.

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

A person injured or killed in an accident or war.

The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal often kept as a pet

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.

The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy.

A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Something that speeds up or causes an event or change without being changed itself.

To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering; extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.

to seize, take hold of, or capture something that is moving

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

Placed in a particular class or group.

a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Providing psychological relief through open expression of emotions; also refers to a medicine that causes cleansing of the bowels.

The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.

A large metal pot used for cooking over an open fire; also a situation of intense activity or strong emotions.

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

relating to or acting as a cause

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection