Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

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.

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

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

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

to wait for someone or something; to expect

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.

Not feeling fear; brave or courageous

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

to combine or join together; to blend into one

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

material that provides official information or evidence

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

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

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

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

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

In working order; ready for use.

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

relating to the making of laws

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

the act of making something start functioning

to provide insurance; to make certain

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

relating to a country's navy or military ships

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

not achieving much; not producing good results

the action of interfering with something

a person who resists authority or control

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

alone; without companions; single; isolated

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

hardly; barely; only just

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

in an opposite or contrary manner

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

productive; beneficial; successful;

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly

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

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

not seen or observed; ignored