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

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

having the color of gold; bright yellow

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

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action

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

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

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

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

a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale

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

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick

Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

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

A small compact particle of a substance.

to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

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

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

in a truthful and sincere way

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments

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

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

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

slowly and steadily over a period of time

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

to welcome someone; to say hello

An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.

relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is

the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech

A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.

in a brave, spirited, or determined manner

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve

A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.

Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

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

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

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Easily deceived or tricked.

to come together or collect in one place; to assemble

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

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

a loud and boisterous laugh

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

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

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

speaking easily but without sincerity or depth

Relating to or having the form of gas.

a female child or young woman

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold

to eat something quickly and greedily

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

kind; courteous; generous;

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

The complete range or scope of something.

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.

the child of one's son or daughter

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

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

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 long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity

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

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

the son of one's son or daughter

a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa

to a large extent or degree; very much

relating to the sense of taste