Vocabulaires

To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.

Relating to or involving oxidation, particularly processes that can cause cellular damage through free radical formation.

The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

to calm someone down; to bring peace to a situation

a formal agreement or promise between parties

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

Done with great care and thoroughness.

pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

the roof of the mouth; a person's appreciation of taste and flavor

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

to lose strength or interest; to become dull or tiresome; also a cloth spread over a coffin

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

pale, typically because of poor health or lack of vitality

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Distinctive and stylish elegance or flair.

A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress

An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.

Loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness or injury.

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

more important than anything else; supreme

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.