The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

deserving ridicule or mockery

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

The head of a monastery for monks.

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.

A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

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

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.

a mythological creature that is half human and half goat

To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

relating to or concerning the body

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.

the action of inserting something into something else

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

To repair or make something work again.

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

the smallest or least amount possible

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

calm and in control of oneself

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy

A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.

a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman

the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

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

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

the quality or state of being diverse in character or content

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.

Long life or long existence of something.

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

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

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

cheap and showy but of poor quality

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.

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 process of eliminating waste matter from the body

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

moving or happening at a low speed

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development

the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior

a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.