a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

to adhere or attach something to a surface

An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.

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

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

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

a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

an institution of learning or training

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

hard to please; very concerned with details

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

An estimation of the worth of something.

to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

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

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect

To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

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 block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

not difficult; requiring little effort

great pleasure or delight

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.

to claim or profess something, often falsely

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

A brother or sister.

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

a police officer of the lowest rank

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants

An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something

arranged or classified in layers or strata

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

to get or accept something given; to welcome

a cowardly or dishonorable person

to make changes to improve or correct something

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement