Vocabularies

insufficient in quantity; hard to find

hardly; barely; only just

a situation where something is in short supply

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

feeling afraid or worried

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

causing fear or making you feel frightened

severely critical; harshly scornful

to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions

Spread irregularly or widely in different directions.

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

a possible situation or sequence of events

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

a plan for carrying out a process or task, showing the time and sequence of actions

a simplified or symbolic representation of a system or plan

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

a person who studies a particular subject or academic field

Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic study.

an award or grant to support a student's education

Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world

A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.

relating to or based on science

a person who conducts scientific research or experiments

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Characterized by careful choice; choosing only the best or most suitable.

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.