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 statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

causing or meant to cause laughter

the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something

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

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

The state of being someone's father.

of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction

an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing

A small mountain lake or pool.

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with

a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

A person who performs roles in movies or films.

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.

without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

causing physical or emotional pain

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

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

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

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

a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

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

elaborately or highly decorated

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

schoolwork that a student does at home

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

situated at the highest place or most important

The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

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

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.

Caused a process or action to begin; started something.

The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

in a way that is allowed by law

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

excellent; very good

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell

An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.

A disease or ailment; a serious problem

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

Without being affected by; in spite of.

A public or official statement of support or approval.

used to introduce a condition or supposition

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums

Extremely happy and excited.

To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.

to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.

the quality of being morally good or virtuous

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

an expert or connoisseur in a particular field

The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.

a female deer, especially a red deer

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas

Relating to the eye or vision.

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder

A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.