Vocabulaires

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi

a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged

A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

a round object used in games or sports

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