The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

to deny responsibility or connection with something

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match

Wrong; incorrect.

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.

conditional; depending on certain terms being met

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

to spread through and be present in every part of something

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

to strike or push something with great force

a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful

former or in the past

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

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

a small picturesque cave, often artificial

To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something

with great care and persistence

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something

too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant

The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

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

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

The division of words into syllables.

Combining social and political factors.

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

joking or teasing in a playful manner

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future

Difficult to understand; obscure.

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand

a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle

A point or way in which things are not the same.

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.

Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

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.

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners

in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

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

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

Relating to or using satire.

a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

a text written in code or cipher