to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Only; nothing more than.

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

empty; not occupied; available

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

carefully considered and deliberate

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

not clean; lacking proper sanitation

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

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

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

the place where someone or something is located

a person who desires happiness or success for another

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

not included; left out; barred from participation

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

to begin a journey, project, or activity

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

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

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

belonging to the same time period; modern

mainly; for the most part

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

A place where a dead body is buried.

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

The state of being complex; intricacy.

to move back or withdraw from a position or situation

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

only; not involving anyone or anything else

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

in the middle of or surrounded by something

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

having a tendency or disposition toward something

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

A public or official statement of support or approval.

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

to make or become less strong or powerful

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

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.

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

occurring or existing after a war

help or support; financial or material support

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

hardly; barely; only just

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

a member of the same team

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

using or involving advanced technology.