a long, thin, flexible string or rope

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

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

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

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

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

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

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

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

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

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine

the length of time that something continues

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

to breathe out air from the lungs

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

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

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

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

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

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

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

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

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

to make or become less strong or powerful

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

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

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

kind; courteous; generous;

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

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.

deeply established; firmly fixed

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

at a later time; afterward

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

expressing approval or support; advantageous

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

To make up, form, or establish something.

a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.