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

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

in most cases; usually; as a rule

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

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

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

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.

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

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

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

a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa

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

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

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

to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

To deny, contradict, or speak against.

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

Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.

a small picturesque cave, often artificial

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

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

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

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

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

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

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

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

a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube

A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.

a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges

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

a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water

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

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

Easily deceived or tricked.

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning

Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.

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

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

to complain quietly or in a low voice

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

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

An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.

to move or spin quickly in circles

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

a style or category of art, music, or literature

causing horror or disgust

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

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

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

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

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

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

to welcome someone; to say hello

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

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

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

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

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

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

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

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

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

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

kind; courteous; generous;

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

A store that sells food and household supplies.

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

A small compact particle of a substance.

a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

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

having a color between black and white

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

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.

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

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

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

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

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

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

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

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is

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

The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.

Fond of company; sociable.

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

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

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

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground

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

relating to the reproductive organs

to a large extent or degree; very much

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

Having a sticky or glue-like texture.

a female child or young woman

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

a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates

to crush into small particles; to work hard

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

to freely transfer something to someone

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

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