pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

kind and friendly, like an uncle

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

to suffer from intense heat

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack

suitable or good enough to live in

things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps

during the time that something is happening

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

unwilling or unable to believe something

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

able to be seen; noticeable; apparent

A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time

Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.

morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles

characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself

said or thought to be true, but not proven

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.

performed by one person alone; a single performance

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

clothing, especially fine or formal wear

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

the act of killing a king

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

in that place; in that respect

Made or become larger or more extensive.

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

a title used before a married woman's name

A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.

A person who performs roles in movies or films.

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

a person, but not specifically known or named

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

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.

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

to claim or profess something, often falsely

to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.

things that are completely different or opposite to each other

A large number or amount of something.

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.

In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Capable of refracting light or other waves.

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape

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

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night