slowly and steadily over a period of time

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

Without charge; free of cost.

Relating to or having the form of gas.

relating to the sense of taste

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

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

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

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

Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.

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

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

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Having a sticky or glue-like texture.

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

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

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

a person who tends and cultivates a garden

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.

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.

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

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

the mother of one's father or mother

Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.

a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling

Fond of company; sociable.

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

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

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

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

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators

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

An item of clothing.

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

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

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

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

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

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

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

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

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

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

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

to eat something quickly and greedily

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

The practice of playing video games or competitive games.

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

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

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior

A store that sells food and household supplies.

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.

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

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.

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

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

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

a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

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

the child of one's son or daughter

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

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit

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

to freely transfer something to someone

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

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

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Causing horror or disgust.

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

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

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

a female child or young woman

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.

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

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

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

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

in a very careful or cautious manner

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

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

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

a loud and boisterous laugh

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

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

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