a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Impossible to explain or understand.

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

to give time, effort, or resources to something

The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

a pale shade of green color; not dark green

a person who works on a ship; sailor

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

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

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

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 top covering of a building or vehicle

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

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

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion

As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting

So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

A large number or variety of something.

to make a loud, harsh sound

a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it

the action or method of storing something for future use

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

to release from restraint or restriction; to free

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group

to claim or profess something, often falsely

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Not permanent; temporary.

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

legal; legitimate; valid; just

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong

to love deeply and respect highly

loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.

higher in position or rank

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

the process of manufacturing or creating something

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

having a glass-like appearance or quality

a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter

the state of being able to be used or obtained

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

a return to a worse or less developed state

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

a small picturesque cave, often artificial

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.

Relating to the ear or hearing.

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook