to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve

a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables

continuously increasing or developing

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression

a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

having a color between black and white

the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

Extremely large; enormous.

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

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

a society or government ruled by women

a young goose

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

A person's manner of walking.

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals

Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.

a loud and boisterous laugh

Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

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

relating to the sense of taste

A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

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

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family

A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

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.

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

Relating to the stomach.

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Extravagant boasting or bragging.

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship

a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.

Having the shape of a globe; spherical.

To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.

the mother of one's father or mother

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

speaking easily but without sincerity or depth

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

Relating to or having the form of gas.

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest