to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

a person who is traveling or who often travels

to complain quietly or in a low voice

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

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

a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.

Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

every person; all people

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

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.

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

abundant growth, richness, or elegance

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.

A person who receives a gift or donation.

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

To listen attentively; to give heed.

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

by good luck; luckily

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

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

The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.

To regularly increase or decrease.

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value

a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

the action or process of correcting something

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

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

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

used to indicate possession or association

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.

to greet with respect; to honor

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.