happening often; occurring regularly; repeated

something that is desired or considered necessary

Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.

to build or form something by putting parts together

to throw away something that is no longer needed

to predict or announce something before it happens

A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

Overused and lacking originality.

to begin or start something

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony

a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger

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

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

excessive admiration or flattery

once every year; yearly

unable to move or be moved

to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.

an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite

A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

a scientist who studies birds

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.

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.

A person who explores caves as a hobby.

a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.

a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.

having many branches.

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Composure or coolness under pressure.

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

related to or used in seeing or sight

Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

a sudden and very heavy rainfall

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.

An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.

the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

immediately; without delay; at once

able to be endured; bearable; tolerable

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

the son of one's son or daughter

To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

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

a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

to offset or counteract the effect of something

causing fear or making you feel frightened

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

Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

feeling regret or sympathy

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

a group of people working together towards a common goal

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

to combine or join together; to blend into one

slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute

complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.

to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

moving in one side and out the other side of something

to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan

the physical structure of a person or animal

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

excessively exaggerated or inflated

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

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

causing or likely to cause harm; damaging

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

Fond of company; sociable.

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.