Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

A written law passed by a legislative body.

relating to or found in a river

a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.

to have information about something; to be familiar with

to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

To make something better or improve a condition.

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

relating to a president or presidency

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so

to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part

A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Direct light from the sun.

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

not correct or accurate

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

to strike or push something with great force

The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.

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

a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

Fond of company; sociable.

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

a name or title

Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.

A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others

a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance

To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.

a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones

a small drum used in military or marching bands

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

a person who practices law; a lawyer

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

to suffer or die from lack of food

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

to refuse to accept or consider something

a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.

lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt

An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

damaged; not working; fractured

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person

of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

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.

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious

passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion

not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful

Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.

to some extent; rather; moderately

marking the beginning of something; first; opening

to belittle or degrade someone

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

causing fear or making you feel frightened

a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants

to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

in a way that is allowed by law

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

a person who writes plays

to preserve the memory of someone or something forever

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

to make something happen later than planned

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect