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

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.

the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

easily annoyed or made angry

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.

A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.

unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

Indifferent or hostile to religion

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function

an accusation or attribution of blame

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

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.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

unable to move or be moved

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

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.

forced something to be accepted or put in place

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

the act of taking part in something

impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences

To put in danger or at risk.

so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

something that causes irritation or discomfort

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

Not sufficient or good enough.

Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.

a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting

Not likely to be true or to happen.

To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.

To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.

the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Too extreme or difficult to be endured.

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach

Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.

An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.

The condition of dying without having made a valid will.

Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation

The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

to confine or enclose someone against their will

Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

To collapse or burst inward violently.

the act of making something better

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

Happening immediately, without any delay.

the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors

Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Not capable of catching fire or burning.

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

Not capable of being stretched or extended.

a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority

to provoke; to stir up

not able to be convinced or persuaded

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

to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

to create or design something that has not existed before

to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

the state of being unable to do something

A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.