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

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.

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

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

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

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

Fond of company; sociable.

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

Causing horror or disgust.

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

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

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

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

Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.

in a cheerful and lively manner

Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

relating to the sense of taste

involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

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

A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

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

slowly and steadily over a period of time

the parent of one's father or mother

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

A quick or brief look.

A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.

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

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

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

A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

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

impressive; magnificent; excellent;

a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

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

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.

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

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

Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions

Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.

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

A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

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

Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

happy; pleased; delighted;

a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

in a very careful or cautious manner

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

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

real and authentic; not fake or artificial

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

having a color between black and white

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Without charge; free of cost.

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion

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

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

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

to make someone happy or bring joy

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.

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

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

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

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

to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action

A store that sells food and household supplies.

in a truthful and sincere way

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

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.

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

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

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

thankful; appreciative;

Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress

the son of one's son or daughter

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

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

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

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

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

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.

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

To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe

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

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

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

continuously increasing or developing

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

in a brave, spirited, or determined manner

A small group of trees growing close together.

A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

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

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

to complain quietly or in a low voice