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

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

real and authentic; not fake or artificial

thankful; appreciative;

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

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

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

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

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

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

A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

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

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

a young goose

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

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

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

Innocent and without deceit

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

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

the son of one's son or daughter

The complete range or scope of something.

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

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

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

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

a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals

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

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

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

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study

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

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

a style or category of art, music, or literature

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

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

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

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish

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

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.

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

a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Causing horror or disgust.

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

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

kind; courteous; generous;

to produce or create something

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

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

Fond of company; sociable.

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

Easily deceived or tricked.

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

unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

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

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 make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).

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

a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing

a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

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

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

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

A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

happy; pleased; delighted;

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

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

a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

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

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

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

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

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

People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners

to move or travel from one place to another

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

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.

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

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

to come together or collect in one place; to assemble

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed