Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.

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

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

to come together or collect in one place; to assemble

too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number

in a triple manner or to a threefold degree

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

lively; energetic; playful; mischievous

Kindly and benevolent in nature.

a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success

A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand

gracefully flexible and supple

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

The position, dignity, or authority of a king.

A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.

an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces

Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.

A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

attractive; interesting; pleasing

in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality

A system of government or control by old people.

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of

Not to be broken, violated, or infringed

the short thick finger of the human hand

in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

a shortened form of a word or phrase

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

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

To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.

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

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

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.

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

to break open suddenly; to be full of something

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable

Instead of; in place of.

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing

belonging to or associated with us

to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

a slow or stupid person

to regard with disgust and hatred

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

for a limited time; not permanently

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

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

to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

Moving in a particular direction.

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

garments worn on the body

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.