a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

the distance around the edge of a circle

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Excessive concern with minor details or rules.

Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly

a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming

the decaying flesh of dead animals

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

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.

an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something

quick to notice things; watchful; attentive

The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.

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

A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

safe to drink; drinkable

causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Divided into two branches or parts.

a small package or container holding items or information

Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.

to a great extent or degree

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal

Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.

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

To attach or secure something firmly in place

a container or wrapping in which something is packed

a particular region or space; the extent of a surface

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

to go into; to come or go inside

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

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

an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness

on or immediately after

making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs

in a clear and exact way

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

To summarize and state again the main points of something.

to ask; to investigate

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

the state of being unable to do something

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.