to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

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.

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

a place where a road branches off from another; a side road

a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.

loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way

A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

only and completely; entirely

arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.

To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

perfect happiness; great joy

moving to a position on the surface of something

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

the quality of being closely connected or appropriate

Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.

to weave together strands of hair or material

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Not injured or harmed.

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

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.

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Able to speak two languages fluently.

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.

To hold oneself back from doing something.

involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

to delay or make late

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

well known for some bad quality or deed

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

the parent of one's father or mother

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

A professional or skilled boxer.

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

to become less intense or widespread

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

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

a gentle or loving touch

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

to come before something in time, order, or position

Relating to the tongue or speech.

In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

a part of the body that performs a specific function

To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.