To cut off the head of a person or animal.

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

to waste time by being slow or idle

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

too bad or shocking to be expressed in words

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

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

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Deserving strong criticism or blame.

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

a pale or diluted shade of red color

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style

to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

to join together or unite; to combine

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information

to congratulate; to express good wishes

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity

to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something

A decorative object that adds beauty to something.

a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.

very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.

A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

a god or goddess

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration

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

An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

The highest point; the top or the apex.

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

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.

something that is necessary or demanded

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull

not necessary or important; not essential

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

The origin or source of something.

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.

A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

The state of being extremely poor.

to make known or show something that was hidden

used to express possibility; power or strength

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

deep respect for someone or something

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.

Across or in opposition to something.

not paid for; without payment or salary

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

the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged

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

a leader or person in charge of a group or organization

A state of great sorrow or distress.

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

to refuse to give or keep back something

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

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Serving as a typical example or model of something.

a woman who is married to someone

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.