a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

To make or become stronger.

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

to some extent; rather; moderately

extremely bad or appalling

a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.

concerning or relating to

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech

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

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree

To listen attentively; to give heed.

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

extremely good; outstanding; superior

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case

Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.

having a great distance from one side to the other; broad

sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior

to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun

a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Located directly below or beneath something

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

relating to or involving surgery

capable of being reflected, as light or an image

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

made of or resembling oak wood

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.

moving very quickly; happening promptly

a low area of land between hills or mountains

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

having lost a loved one through death

feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

relating to appeals in a court of law

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

a countless or extremely great number

a person's outward behavior or appearance

to make petty or unnecessary objections

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

A collection or mixture of various things.

Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

to carry or take something to a place; to come with something

attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

A brother or sister.

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television

an informal word for champion or winner.

a person from one's own country or rural area

having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

from a higher to a lower position

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

to disturb the order or arrangement of something