the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

the state of being imprisoned or confined

A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.

Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.

sick; unwell; in poor health

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.

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

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

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

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

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

to provide insurance; to make certain

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

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these

The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

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.

To set up in position, office, or authority.

A very young child or baby.

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Not exact or accurate; vague.

excessive; beyond reasonable limits

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

unable to pay debts owed

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.

to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

protected from disease or from the effects of something

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

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

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

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.

Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.

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

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

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

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

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

The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Impossible or very difficult to understand.

pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

Not showing good manners; rude.

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

to put or place something into something else

a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Impossible to explain or understand.

In disguise or with one's identity concealed.

to annoy or irritate someone

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

expressing movement or direction to the inside of something

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

money received for work or through investments

To put in danger or at risk.

in an initial stage; beginning to develop

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

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

designed to cause fires or stir up conflict

As an alternative or substitute.

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

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

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

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

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

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

to make information known; to bestow or communicate

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

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

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

closely connected or twisted together

A person who teaches a subject or skill.