The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

the quality of being tediously wordy and long

Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.

To the extent that; considering that.

to go into; to come or go inside

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

close in space or time; almost

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

secretly, in confidence, or in private

to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

to perform an action; to carry out

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it

without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.

To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.

To divide into three parts.

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

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

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

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.

A large number or amount of something.

a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.

to burn brightly or powerfully

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing

demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.

financial support for a project or organization

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Too great to be overcome.

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

to give someone the right to have or do something

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

hardly; barely; only just

feeling afraid or showing fear

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor

a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.

existing in great quantity; abundant

Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Not exact or accurate; vague.

A quick or brief look.

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property

Able to cure disease or restore health.

Impossible to travel along or over.

a written message, typically in a business setting

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

to change from one form to another; to transform

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers

A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.

having a tendency or disposition toward something

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

A region defined by its climate.

Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.