the act of making something start functioning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

continuing; still in progress

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

A Muslim place of worship.

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

The ability or capacity to do something.

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

happening by chance, unintentionally

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

abundant; existing in large quantity

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

a change or modification made to something

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

to make something more secure or less loose

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

in a general or wide manner.

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

genuine; real; not fake or copied

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

To force or drive someone to do something.

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.

an adult female lion

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

the beginning or start of something

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense