Vocabulaires

Extremely large; enormous.

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

A strong-smelling plant used as a seasoning in cooking.

An item of clothing.

To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.

To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.

Extravagant boasting or bragging.

Relating to or having the form of gas.

A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Relating to the stomach.

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

to bring people or things together; to collect

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

to measure, estimate, or determine the magnitude, amount, or capacity of something

extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness

a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

To stare openly and rudely.

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

To look steadily and intently at something, usually with admiration, surprise, or thought.

An official journal, newspaper, or publication, especially one issued by a government.

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved

A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.

The state of being male, female, or another identity as recognized socially or culturally.

A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

in most cases; usually; as a rule

to produce or create something

all the people born and living at about the same time; the process of producing something