A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.

a student of a college

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.

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

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

Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.

deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal

A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.

a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

moving or happening quickly; fast

To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

not bright; having little light; faint

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

to make a formal public statement about something

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

to give or supply something that is needed or wanted

a person who participates in a game or sport

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

a male child or young male person

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

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.

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

perfect happiness; great joy

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

a train that carries mail and postal packages

genuine; not pretended or insincere

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

a person who owns land, especially in large amounts

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

to make something possible; to give power or ability

to close and open the eyes quickly.

capable of being overcome or defeated

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.

silly or nonsensical talk

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

the form, size, and development of a person's body

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

to reduce speed; to slow down

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

The advancement or promotion of something.

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

the ability to see; vision

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

an organized society or form of government

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

a person who pays tax to the government

an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development

a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

a male child of a parent

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

Show of courage or confidence that is not real.

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics

an individual human being

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty