nearest in distance or relationship

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.

to raise something to a higher standard, improve

the range or distance within which a sound can be heard

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.

Old-fashioned or outdated.

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development

Evil or morally bad behavior.

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

A collection or mixture of various things.

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

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

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.

a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

moving in one side and out the other side of something

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

existing or given in large amounts; abundant

to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way

an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work

glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

usually or by most people

The inability to feel pain while still conscious.

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

the earth, together with all of its countries and people

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

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 title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

Requiring or using great effort and energy.

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

the condition of being known or talked about by many people

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.

The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

specific or special; distinct from others

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

having or revealing natural creative skill

a small or minor fault or sin

Farthest back; last in position.

A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

A newly coined word or expression.

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Able to be cured or healed.

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

a person who desires happiness or success for another

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

The start or first part of something.

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

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

to live longer than someone or something else

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly

the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something