a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.

from a higher to a lower position

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.

to move by turning over and over on an axis

To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head

characteristic of an infant; childish

a noisy argument or quarrel

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice

a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol

relating to the north or situated in the north

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

old and valuable; belonging to ancient times

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

a person who steals things from others

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

a person who teaches skills or gives training

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

a person who settles in a new area or land

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.

To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

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 scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

sharing a common border; touching

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

relating to or affecting the people as a whole

relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression

causing physical or emotional pain

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Competency or skill; expertise.

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

a person who is in prison

The action of expressing something in words.

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

to mock or ridicule someone or something

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter

The state of not being enough or not being adequate.

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

a snake with dark or black colored skin

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.

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

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions