marking the beginning of something; first; opening

Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

A situation where no progress is possible.

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.

the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

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

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

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

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

Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed

Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

Impossible to destroy or break.

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage

To set up in position, office, or authority.

To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

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

existing or operating within; inherent

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.

emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

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

Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.

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

To suggest something without directly stating it.

to tell someone about something; to give information

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

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

Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control

a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

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

situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

rude or disrespectful behavior

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

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

not correct or accurate

to such an extent

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

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

The branch of zoology that deals with fish.

The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.

Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.

to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group

impossible to reduce or simplify further

Having died without leaving a valid will.

The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

At the beginning; at first.

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.

well known for some bad quality or deed

In disguise or with one's identity concealed.

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

To put in danger or at risk.

To bury a dead body in the ground.

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

exactly the same; not different in any way

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

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

happening or done without delay

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.

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.

Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Happening rarely or not often.

protected from disease or from the effects of something

a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself

The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.

the action of inserting something into something else

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

To the extent that; considering that.

Excessive or unusually large in degree.

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

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

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

A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.

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.

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

annoying or irritating

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

To give strength or energy to someone or something.