Vocabulaires

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Firm, loyal, and unwavering in purpose or support.

The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

A very strong and unpleasant smell.

A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality

to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Things or events that evoke a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

to supply sparingly or with restrictions

a fixed regular payment, usually for services or to cover living expenses

to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

The endurance of pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid