The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.

lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way

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

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Generosity in giving gifts or money.

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism

a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

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

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan

A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

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

Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.

A thing that happens, especially one of importance.

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

capable of being corrected or cured

having the color of gold; bright yellow

showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication

a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

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.

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

a mistake made in typing

Capable of being passed through or entered.

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

to join something to something else; to include

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

to perceive sound; to listen to

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

the feathers covering a bird's body

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

swiftness of movement; speed

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

to be suitable for; to be appropriate to

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

Happening or developing faster than usual.

a person who works in or manages a bank

two people or things considered together; a pair

worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important

a person who sells books, especially as a business

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

relating to a race of people

to establish or decide something in advance

Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

a word consisting of two syllables

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

yielding profit or financial gain

Care or concern for someone or something.

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.

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

relating to Greece, its people, or its language

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder

dark, shadowy, or obscure

to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

referring to two people or things together

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge