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

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

firmly in place; not changing or movable

to move through water using body movements

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

at no time in the past or future; not ever

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

the action or process of correcting something

the action or method of storing something for future use

a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk

An illegal act punishable by law.

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

outside a building; the natural environment outside

cheerful and full of energy

used to express relief or gratitude

a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

to demand payment of a debt persistently

a person's outward behavior or appearance

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

Capable of being reflected or bent back.

a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

to forbid something by law or authority

a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface

A person who cheats or deceives people.

relating to a city or town or its local government

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.

Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.

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

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

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.

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud

To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.

The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Not able to exist or work together without conflict.

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt

a mixture or blend of different things

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement

Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.

Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.

feeling hopeless; in despair

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

to scold or rebuke severely

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.

Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.

Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

feeling fear or anxiety; scared

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

a gentle or loving touch

showing a difference or inconsistency

the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark

Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created

understood by few; mysterious or secret

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

The state of being free from illness or injury.

The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.

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

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

to glide over snow on skis

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.