To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again

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

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

to a great extent or degree

to make a choice in an election; to express preference

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.

a young man who is not yet fully grown

causing extreme physical or mental pain

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

under; below; underneath

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

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

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.

The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).

decayed; spoiled; bad

a disagreement or argument about something important

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Relating to the central government of a federation.

to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently

the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

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

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

a place where dead people are buried

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.

using high-flown or pompous language

to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

to turn around a central point or axis

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

a straight, direct route to a destination

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes

a true principle or belief; the state of being true

Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

in addition; too

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense

Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

to make or become wider or broader

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

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.

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

to arrange or categorize something

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes

used to emphasize that something is genuine or true

A person who is not Jewish

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

Relating to or involving sacrifice.

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides