annoying or irritating

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

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

rude and showing a lack of respect

The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

an accusation or attribution of blame

Impossible to separate or escape from.

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage

lack of respect; rudeness

Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

not able to be convinced or persuaded

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

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

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

the action of explaining the meaning of something

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances

Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Gradually, little by little.

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

frequently changing; not consistent or dependable

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

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

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

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.

lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

Not likely to be true or to happen.

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

not showing due respect for another person; rude

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.

a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers

Happening immediately, without any delay.

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

not active; not working; dormant; idle

the state of being unable to do something

Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.

close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere

To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.

lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive

Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

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

Not harmful or offensive.

Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.

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

Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

To set up in position, office, or authority.

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

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

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

a small space that lies between things