the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

a container used to store soap

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

exactly the same; not different in any way

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

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

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth

not fair or right; morally wrong

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

Of little value or importance.

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

A public or official statement of support or approval.

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

forward in place, time, or order

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

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

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

relating to Iraq or its people

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

continuing; still in progress

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

a person or thing that protects someone or something

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

To cause or initiate something to happen

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

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

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

extremely large or great; huge

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

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

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.

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

a small stream or narrow river

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

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

the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

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

A ship or large boat.

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

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

a combination of different substances or elements

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

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

a place where wine is made

a limitation or restriction

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.