Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

to make a formal public statement about something

a description or representation of someone or something; an outline

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

to make a written copy of spoken words or notes

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell

containing elements very different from one another.

a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision

To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Show of courage or confidence that is not real.

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

the action of making something known or public

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

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think

The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Praise and honor received for an achievement.

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

extremely stubborn or unwilling to change

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry

to establish or create something; to discover

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 nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

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

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

a slow or stupid person

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately

The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.

completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

to love deeply and respect highly

to bring up a subject for discussion

An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.

an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony

In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

An act of kindness or approval.

moving very quickly; happening promptly

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

the activity of going to shops to buy things

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

to achieve or reach something

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

placed at a distance; made remote

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

two people or things considered together; a pair

moving to a position on the surface of something

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.