to determine the total number of something

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

a particular area or part of a country or the world

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.

A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth

physical strength in contrast to intelligence

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

high respect; great esteem

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

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

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

the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.

a story or memory about past events

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

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.

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.

to waste time by being slow or idle

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

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

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh

to say that something will happen in the future

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

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

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward

cowardly; lacking courage

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

A large fleet of warships.

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

a female deer, especially a red deer

badly made or done; of poor quality

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Moving or directed toward a center.

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction

to dig up something buried, especially a body

The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers

impossible to understand or measure; very deep

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom

The complete range or scope of something.

a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject

A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

To keep safe from harm or injury.

A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.

Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.

Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.

reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking