a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle

A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.

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.

recently; in the recent past; not long ago

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

to express excitement or admiration

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors

An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

to hesitate or lose strength or momentum

The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.

immediately following in time, order, or place

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

happening or done once every week; every week

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

work, especially hard physical work; to work hard

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

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

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress

A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.

a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

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

curved or rounded outward

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

a way or course taken to get from one place to another

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

completely; entirely; in a thorough manner

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

The act of killing one's own mother.

A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.

To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.

Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.

the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

in the same way; also; similarly

an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

to change the order or position of something

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae

to make holy or sacred; to purify

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

used as a temporary substitute; improvised

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

to overturn in the water

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

An abstract idea or general notion

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

at once; without delay

An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

not yet developed; immature or primitive

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something

the study of facial features to judge character or personality

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress