Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

to set free; to allow something to escape or go away

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous

A minor change in a document.

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

a person who studies or writes about history

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

sharp; acute; intense; eager

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

To cause or initiate something to happen

based on facts; accurate; true

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

deserving praise or approval

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 tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

The action or process of observing something carefully.

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes

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

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness

to remove clothing from someone or something

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.

A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way

a portion or part of something

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

to give out a bright light or glow

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Relating to marriage or weddings.

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.

Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.

expressing disapproval or belittling

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

the number that is one more than eight

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

To move back or further away from a previous position.

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

the act of expressing protest or disagreement

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

lively; energetic; playful; mischievous

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.

To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

came before something in time, order, or position

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

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

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

Able to speak or written in several languages.

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

all people; everyone

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

with careful attention; in a focused manner

a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way