a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns

Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Excessive or unusually large in degree.

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context

A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

To give a false impression of something; to contradict.

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

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

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

to cross or pass through each other

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

a person who attacks another

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

A period of ten years.

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

To describe or portray something precisely

A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

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

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

a dead body, especially of a human

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.

to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

The act of selling; sale.

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

A written law passed by a legislative body.

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

a small rounded hill or mound

A person's social environment or surroundings.

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

a place where an event or activity takes place

the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked

To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.

the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future

Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject