An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

Noisy and difficult to control.

garments worn on the body

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

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

Of similar character or related by blood.

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

in or at that place; to that place

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

made of wood

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Relating to France, its people, or their language.

Attractive or pleasant in appearance.

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

To admire or worship someone excessively.

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around

The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner

to claim or profess something, often falsely

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

to bury a dead body in the ground

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed

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

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

a person who is being tested in an examination

Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

a job or position, or to send something by mail

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

having no leader or head; headless

pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers

at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions

showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports

A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.

Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

the process of considering or reasoning about something

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement

a long, thin, flexible string or rope