Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

to forbid something by law or authority

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

easy to understand or do; not complicated

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

something that causes irritation or discomfort

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest

to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs

expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way

Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

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

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

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.

The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.

the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

alone; without companions; single; isolated

an object for children to play with

A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

to come or go back to a place; to give back

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.

during the night of today; this evening

the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

Connected with farming.

the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters

a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization

The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.

a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.

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

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group

The action of mathematical calculation.

A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

on the day after today; in the future

serving as an introduction or preface

extremely bad or appalling

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.

Shining brilliantly; radiant.

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

common or ordinary; occurring daily

Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.

Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.

in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used

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

A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year

to change in form, nature, or substance

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

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.

Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Of the same kind; alike.

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory