A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface

without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person

formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

The state of being extremely poor.

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

To regularly increase or decrease.

happening once every year

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

the quality of being very detailed or complicated

a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

the action of making something known or public

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.

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 unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.

An established or official way of doing something.

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

to praise or flatter excessively

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

a drink, especially one other than water

An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

A large, impressive building or structure.

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

To block or close up an opening or passage.

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly

to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid

highest in position or rank

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

the act of remembering or honoring someone or something

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

the action of opposing or resisting something

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

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

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason

Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.

a person who explains or interprets something in detail

Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

The value of the shares issued by a company.

To take back or regain possession of something.

Having great power or strength.

a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold

relating to or resembling a fungus

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

a person who helps another commit a crime

to propose someone for a position or award

Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

showing a reckless lack of care or attention