a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development

to bury a dead body in the ground

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.

At the beginning; at first.

A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.

more and more over time

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.

The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.

to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water

money received for work or through investments

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.

acting suddenly without careful thought

impossible to understand or interpret

relating to Iraq or its people

to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

not able to be protected or justified

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Not permitted or allowed.

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.

the action of explaining the meaning of something

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

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Showing curiosity or concern about something.

a small space that lies between things

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

To stain, especially with blood.

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

not understandable; incomprehensible

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

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

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

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.

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

A scientist who studies fish.

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.

to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive

Filled with or showing great emotion.

impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain

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

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

Because; since.

An example or single occurrence of something.

A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

intense anger or rage

Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

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

Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.

the act of lighting something or making something clear

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

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

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

to provide insurance; to make certain

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

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

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

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

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

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.