a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.

in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality

Up in or into the air; overhead.

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

a possible situation or sequence of events

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.

A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)

a group of three closely related people or things

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.

the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group

Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

in a way that shows courage and determination

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions

to bruise by striking or hitting

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

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.

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation

Not likely to be true or to happen.

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something

not paying attention; careless; heedless

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

The state of being free from illness or injury.

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling

a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause

The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.

A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

a group of twelve

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

not anywhere; in no place

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

to revoke or cancel an order or command

to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

in that place; in that respect

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

all things; the whole lot

a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.

one part of something that is divided into three equal parts

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

to exceed or go beyond

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

the action of inserting something into something else

not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous