The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

attractive; interesting; pleasing

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.

connected or related to something or someone

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

large in size, extent, or importance

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

having a husband or wife

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.

the action of interfering with something

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

unable to pay debts owed

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

Not capable of catching fire or burning.

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

The action of breathing out.

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.

a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

to speak or write at length or in detail

in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly

pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Relating to the chest or breast.

used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective

to create, produce, or construct something

affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

something of little importance or value; a small amount

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Things that create reactions or provide motivation.

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force

In working order; ready for use.

A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

extremely tired; exhausted

to run or jump about playfully

a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading

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.

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

deep respect for someone or something

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling