to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.

a small, light boat usually for one person

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

the beginning or start of something

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.

showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel

the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.

a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

The state of being strong and active; energy.

used to ask for information about something

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Relating to or resulting from motion.

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.

A person who writes annals or records events year by year.

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

a secret political clique or faction

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

to delay something to a later time

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

to offer something for acceptance; to present

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

to pierce or fix something with a sharp object

a young man who is not yet fully grown

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.

Easily irritated or annoyed.

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).

a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

to overturn in the water

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.

to suffer or die from lack of food

a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

a feeling of strong disgust or hatred

help or support; financial or material support

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

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 state of being under water

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

dried grape

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior

lively and cheerful activity or celebration

used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something

In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.

to cause intense pain or suffering

to offset or counteract the effect of something

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

A fierce or destructive attack.

A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.

not authorized by law; illegal

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

A person who loves or collects books.

to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

Across or in opposition to something.

the ability to do something well through training or experience

to communicate or work together with someone or something

the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum

a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick

An excessive or overflowing amount of something.

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

Capable of being melted or fused.

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook