a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite

A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.

great pleasure or delight

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

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

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.

capable of being overcome or defeated

A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun

the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior

to influence or make a difference to something

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs

To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

without foundation or justification; baseless

A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity

costing a lot of money

a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers

stubborn refusal to obey authority

the state of feeling remorseful and repentant

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

A state of great sorrow or distress.

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

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

to strike; to reach a target

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

underhanded or dishonest behavior

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

in a basic and important way; at the core

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

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

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

a particular region or space; the extent of a surface

Existing in or spreading through every part of something

the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

used to express possibility or uncertainty

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

abundant growth, richness, or elegance

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

strict, precise, and exacting

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

An unorthodox or independent-minded person.

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.

used as a temporary substitute; improvised

lying immediately beneath; underlying

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

The belief that there is no God or gods.

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.