a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

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

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

An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.

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

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

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

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

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

A person's manner of walking.

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

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

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

in a very careful or cautious manner

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

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

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

Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

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

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

a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens

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

A store that sells food and household supplies.

to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

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

Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.

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

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

relating to the reproductive organs

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

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

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

slowly and steadily over a period of time

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

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

to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior

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

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

An item of clothing.

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

a young goose

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

An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.

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

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

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

in a truthful and sincere way

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

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

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

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

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

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

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

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water

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

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

continuously increasing or developing

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

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

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

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

unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

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

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

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

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

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

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

willingly and with pleasure

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

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

Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.

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

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

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

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

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

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

A person who is not Jewish

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

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

An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.

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

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

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

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

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

Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

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

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

Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

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

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to move or travel from one place to another

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

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

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