to gather together in a group; to assemble

To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

excessive; beyond reasonable limits

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable

expressing disapproval or belittling

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

To collapse or burst inward violently.

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

To increase, improve, or raise something.

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.

having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

a person not in the armed forces or police

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Relating to money or currency.

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms

a man who is engaged to be married

to write something quickly and briefly

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

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 possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

working for only part of the usual working day or week

A word consisting of only one syllable.

an enemy or opponent

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

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

a substance that is capable of causing death or illness

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.

A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

a place where dead bodies are cremated

all existing matter and space; the cosmos

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

brave; confident; daring

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

the appearance of being true or real

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use

in or to a higher place; overhead

a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Expressing praise; laudatory.

relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.