to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

to breathe out air from the lungs

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

to start again after a pause or interruption

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

hardly; barely; only just

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

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

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

existing or happening throughout an entire nation

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

to fall or let fall in drops

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

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.

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

a very tall building of many stories

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

the action of making something known or public

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

the distance around the edge of a circle

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Extremely funny or amusing.

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

deserving respect or attention; having merit

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

The value of the shares issued by a company.

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

at the present time; soon; in a little while

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

to hold on tightly to someone or something

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Made into a whole or joined together.

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

To separate something or someone from others.

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

a limitation or restriction

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory