Vocabulaires

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

to officially or legally prohibit something

Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh inside

a group of musicians who play music together

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.

A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.

Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted

a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

a person who works in or manages a bank

the business or services provided by a bank

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block

a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark

a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization

extremely cruel or uncivilized

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions

not covered by any clothing or decoration; simple and without addition

shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed

only just; almost not

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals