The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint

the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

designed to cause fires or stir up conflict

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

too large or extensive to measure; boundless

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself

in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner

easily set on fire; flammable; combustible

The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

To the extent that; considering that.

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.

happening as a minor part or in connection with something else

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity

At the beginning; at first.

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

to communicate or work together with someone or something

protected from disease or from the effects of something

to annoy or irritate someone

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

unable to read or write; lacking education

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.

the beginning or initial stage of something

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

A scientist who studies fish.

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

most private and secret; deepest; most personal

To separate something or someone from others.

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

To admire or worship someone excessively.

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.

Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion

Impossible to explain or understand.

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Showing curiosity or concern about something.

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.

freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action

water that has frozen and become solid

Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

rude and showing a lack of respect

exactly the same; not different in any way

Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.

the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part

Situated within something; the inner part of something.

Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Not to be broken, violated, or infringed

Not able to be divided or separated.

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing

lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

fearless and adventurous, often used humorously

living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected