As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

A period of two months.

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.

to communicate or work together with someone or something

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

situated down or below; lower

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types

the appearance of being true or real

flawless; excellent; without fault

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

In a new or different way; once more.

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

to fit or combine perfectly together

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

a foolish or gullible person

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

the number equivalent to 20

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

the reason for which something is done or created

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

childishly silly or immature

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

except for; if not for

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.

at the same time; during the same period

tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food

an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

a title used before a man's name

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

To reduce spending or use resources carefully.

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

to hang loosely or swing freely

to begin or start something

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

Occurring twice a year; every six months.

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

a strong desire or craving for something.

a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high

The highest point; the top or the apex.

to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble

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.

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

a substance that causes something to become liquid

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.