Vocabulaires

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause

a shallow container used for cooking; also means to criticize severely (verb)

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 Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds

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

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

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

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress

a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety causing irrational behavior

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

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

a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering both legs separately

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

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 optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

a thin material used for writing, printing, or wrapping

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 public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

Serving as a typical example or model of something.

An ideal or perfect place of happiness; often thought of as heaven.

A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.

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

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

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

Lines, objects, or events that are side by side and never meet; similarity or comparison.

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.

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

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

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

more important than anything else; supreme