having the power, skill, or means to do something

Financially rewarding or profitable.

the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves

in general or as a whole

a person who wins a competition or contest

To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)

last; concluding; decisive; ultimate

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date

the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness

Long life or long existence of something.

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing

To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

a short opera with light and humorous themes

A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.

hopeful and confident about the future

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

the state of feeling remorseful and repentant

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

To act as if something is true when it is not.

A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

A person who receives a gift or donation.

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Polite and courteous behavior.

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

in a short and clear way; for a short time

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

with careful attention; in a focused manner

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

to achieve or complete successfully

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

Existing or occurring at the same time.

a small space that lies between things

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady

related to trade or commerce

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

severely critical of others

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

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

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

No longer alive; the end of life.

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things

consisting of or turned into bone; bony

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

happening every day

The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.

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

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.

a small or petty quarrel or argument

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

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

a disagreement or argument about something important

expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.