a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

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

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

to grow, develop, or be successful

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

a person who studies or writes about history

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

To force or drive someone to do something.

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

thick hair covering the body of animals

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

to get back something that was lost; to recover

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell

A person who directs or produces films

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

to make something more beautiful or attractive

to make or become wider or broader

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

influenced; impacted; touched by something

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

the action of opposing or resisting something

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

genuine; real; not fake or copied

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

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

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

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

being against or in disagreement with something

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

to choose or decide to do something instead of something else

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

A very large quantity of something; plenty

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

an official in charge of a particular department or area

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

A firmly held belief or opinion.

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Of little value or importance.

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