To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.

To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel

the short thick finger of the human hand

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.

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

water that has frozen and become solid

required to be paid; owed as a debt

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.

expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

A person who sleepwalks.

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

a person who studies languages and their history

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

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

Useless or futile; of no benefit.

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

To come out or spread from a source.

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

a very small piece or amount of something

having already been used

a story or memory about past events

able to be understood; intelligible

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

to express words or text in another language

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

natural aptitude or skill

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

the state of being about to happen

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

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

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Impossible to destroy or break.

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Of similar character or related by blood.

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas

a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

to throw away something that is no longer needed

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

Completely lacking or without something.

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

in a perfect manner; without flaws

being against or in disagreement with something

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.

to join again or return to a group, place, or activity

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety