to change or alter something; to make partial changes

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

a possible situation or sequence of events

to connect or show a link between; to tell a story

In working order; ready for use.

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Relating to the tongue or speech.

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

an injury to the body or to harm someone

of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

relating to the region around the South Pole

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

thin; having little fat; weak

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

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

a person living next door or nearby

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

expressing disapproval or belittling

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling

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.

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.

capable of being moved; not fixed in position

a person who writes novels

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

happening every day

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

relating to or involved in serious criminal activity

to collect, arrange, and combine in order

a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation

Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

with each other; in unity; at the same time

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.

used for expressing motion or direction

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Grimly mocking or cynical.

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

causing extreme physical or mental pain

A situation where no progress is possible.

filled with love or admiration

in some way; for some reason that is not clear

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

A Muslim place of worship.

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

to study plants in their natural environment

an enemy or opponent