Vocabulaires

a stringed musical instrument played by plucking or strumming

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

A seabird with long wings and usually white and gray feathers; as a verb, to deceive or trick someone.

Easily deceived or tricked.

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

A sticky substance from plants or used as adhesive; also the tissue around teeth.

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

a weapon that shoots bullets or other projectiles

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

a sudden strong rush of wind or air

relating to the sense of taste

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

to drink greedily or excessively

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

a society or government ruled by women

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

to move or spin quickly in circles

A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

Suitable to live in; capable of sustaining life.

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

to accustom someone or oneself to something through frequent exposure or experience

a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.

To argue persistently, especially about the price of something.

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

the act or style of cutting hair

a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser