Vocabulaires

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing

an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt

to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.

an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination

Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.

An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

a distinct period or stage in a process of development

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Observable events or occurrences, especially remarkable ones.

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines

to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships

a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs

showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

the collection and study of postage stamps

relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts

a person who loves or admires women

a person who studies languages and their history

the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Deceptive technique for stealing personal information unauthorized

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

an extreme or irrational fear of something

to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

to choose, select, or gather something from a group

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

a visual representation made by painting, drawing, or photography

trivial or insignificant; very small

of little value or importance; trivial

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something