the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

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

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

a young duck

winding in a continuous curve; helical

a thick or solid piece of something

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

well known or famous; written down or observed

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

The complete removal or destruction of something.

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

To completely remove or get rid of something.

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

a grayish color resembling ash

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

extremely large or great; huge

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

to begin to exist or to happen

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

matching or related to something

the space where a door opens into a room or building

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

for this reason; as a result

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

A brother or sister.

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Designed for people to live in.

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

an official in charge of a particular department or area

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

forced something to be accepted or put in place

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

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.