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

A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

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

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers

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

A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.

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

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

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

The origin or mode of formation of something.

A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

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

to make someone happy or bring joy

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone

without foundation or justification; baseless

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

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

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

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

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

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

impressive; magnificent; excellent;

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

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

A store that sells food and household supplies.

relating to Greece, its people, or its language

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

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

relating to the sense of taste

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

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

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

the son of one's son or daughter

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

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

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.

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

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

A system of government or control by old people.

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

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

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

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

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

A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

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

to crush into small particles; to work hard

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

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

to grip firmly; to understand something

To seize something quickly and firmly.

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

To deny, contradict, or speak against.

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

A small compact particle of a substance.

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

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

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

a female child or young woman

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

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

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

Relating to the stomach.

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

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

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

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

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

A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.

causing horror or disgust

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

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

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

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

An item of clothing.

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

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

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

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

The practice of playing video games or competitive games.

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

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

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

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.

a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried

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

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

a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water

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

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.