A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

serving as an introduction or preface

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

The scientific study of living organisms.

a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity

a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

a deep shade of blue color

having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

a large French country house or castle

A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.

the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

A mixture of different things or styles.

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

Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

occurring before in time or order; earlier; former

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

to make something more secure or less loose

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest

Relating to the heart.

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

frequently changing; not consistent or dependable

Existing from birth or natural

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

an evil spirit or devil

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

in a satisfactory manner

Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.

unkind; cruel; nasty

a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs

productive; beneficial; successful;

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.

a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

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

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

having no value; useless

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

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.

Direct light from the sun.

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

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

To disappear gradually; to fade away.

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

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

without a father

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

a false or unfounded story or rumor

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer