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to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Relating to society or social relationships.

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Combining social and political factors.

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

dirty or stained; not clean

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

able to be dissolved, especially in water

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

the quality of being refined, cultured, or complex

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

a supreme ruler such as a king; possessing supreme or ultimate power

Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere