To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

eternal; permanent; enduring forever

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

a group of three closely related people or things

to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

in a new or recent manner

deserving praise or approval

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

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

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way

The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.

not restricted or confined; free

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

necessary or compulsory

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

a person who reports news or information

Able to be cured or healed.

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

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.

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

to say something suddenly without thinking

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

an unspecified person

Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks

to delay or slow down the progress of something

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

an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

an institution of learning or training

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

highly developed or complex

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.

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

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

to make a written copy of spoken words or notes

The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

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

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

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

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

help or support, typically of a practical nature

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

Capable of being restrained or suppressed.

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

To take air into the lungs and send it out again.

A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

having a tendency or disposition toward something

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.

the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked