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

A system of government or control by old people.

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

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

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

a style or category of art, music, or literature

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

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

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

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

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

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

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive

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

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

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

A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.

a female child or young woman

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone

relating to the reproductive organs

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

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

in a truthful and sincere way

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

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

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

extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness

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

Innocent and without deceit

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere

in a very careful or cautious manner

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Easily deceived or tricked.

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

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

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

Fond of company; sociable.

real and authentic; not fake or artificial

To seize something quickly and firmly.

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

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

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

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

relating to the sense of taste

to move or travel from one place to another

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

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

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

Extremely tiring and demanding.

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

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

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

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

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

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

in a brave, spirited, or determined manner

the quality of being morally good or virtuous

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.

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

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

An open space in a forest or woods.

A store that sells food and household supplies.

A quick or brief look.

The parents of one's father or mother.

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

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

A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.

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

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

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

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

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

the child of one's son or daughter

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

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

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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

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

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

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

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements

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 show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior

without foundation or justification; baseless

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

To deny, contradict, or speak against.

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

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

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

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

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

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

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

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

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

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

The practice of playing video games or competitive games.

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

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

to make someone happy or bring joy

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

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

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

Relating to the stomach.

in most cases; usually; as a rule

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

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

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