A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

very careful in choosing; selective

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

wise; careful; cautious;

a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something

the act of remembering or honoring someone or something

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

a large farm animal kept for milk or meat

third in order, rank, or level

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

having little thickness; not thick; slender

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

A small roller used for curling hair.

A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

Great power, strength, or influence.

able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.

final; decisive; settling a matter completely

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

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

not yet developed; immature or primitive

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

a small package or container holding items or information

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

Impossible to control or restrain.

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete

mainly; primarily

a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

in a natural manner; as expected; of course

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

to save someone or something from danger or harm

In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Able to cure disease or restore health.

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

more important than anything else; supreme

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish

a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

moving to a position on the surface of something

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

the mother of one's father or mother

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.

vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

A smaller amount; not as much.

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

willing to take risks; adventurous; bold

extremely happy or excited

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.