About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured

a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

final; decisive; settling a matter completely

to perceive sound; to listen to

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values

the act or process of recording something

not showing due respect for another person; rude

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

the collection and study of postage stamps

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

having no end; infinite; limitless

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

To block or close up an opening or passage.

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year

High level of complexity or refinement.

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person

unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;

Done with great care and thoroughness.

To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Containing no water.

a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

the activity of producing advertisements for products or services

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

To free someone from a misconception or false belief.

a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia

Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;

to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself

extremely stubborn or unwilling to change

a small stream or narrow river

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

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

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place

done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful

perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

the style or manner of writing by hand.

A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated

The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.

able to wait calmly; tolerant

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

a person who votes in an election

the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Extremely foolish or stupid.

a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense

used to ask for information about something

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.

To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.

crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct