Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

to position strategically; to use effectively

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

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

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

to begin to exist or to happen

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses

high respect; great esteem

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

uncomfortably small or restricted

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

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

a person who studies or writes about history

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

the act of not telling the truth

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

honest; open; straightforward; candid

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

in the same way; also; similarly

very small in size; tiny

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

to make something bigger or increase in size

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

well known or famous; written down or observed

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

the scientific study of plants

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

to a great extent or degree

A very young child or baby.

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

to crush into small particles; to work hard

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

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Able to speak or written in several languages.

full of fun and high spirits; lively

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

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

remaining the same over time; not changing

modest; not proud; unassuming;

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

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

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

about to happen soon; willing to share information

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

to make into law; to perform or act out

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

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

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

deeply established; firmly fixed

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

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.