a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit

to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively

The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

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

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Existing from birth or natural

the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud

Relating to or resembling fish.

existing or operating within; inherent

Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

expressing movement or direction to the inside of something

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Unable to be separated or always together.

The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.

unable to read or write; lacking education

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

a small space that lies between things

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

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others

Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.

To stain, especially with blood.

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

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

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

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

to bury a dead body in the ground

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Absolutely necessary, essential

unable to move or be moved

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Not permitted or allowed.

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true

The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Without a doubt; certainly.

The branch of zoology that deals with fish.

exactly the same; not different in any way

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Located or occurring within a cell.

Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity

done without will or conscious control

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

in an initial stage; beginning to develop

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.

the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject

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

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.

not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic

inside a building; within an enclosed space

lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

An extremely small amount.

to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body

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

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.

closely connected or twisted together

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

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

The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.