the action or process of paying money for something

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal

very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision

to scold or rebuke severely

To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying

filled with bitter criticism or malice

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

to exist beforehand or before something else

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

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

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

Serious thought or consideration about something.

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness

a building used for public Christian worship

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

to mix things together in a confused or untidy way

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.

to make a formal request for something; to put into practice

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

The state of being complex; intricacy.

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

The character and atmosphere of a place.

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.

A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.

a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

a person who loves or admires women

lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

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.

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance

Serving as a guardian or protector.

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

extremely or unusually small

to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

a plant or part of a plant used as food

a large organized military force trained for war

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

to make a loud, harsh sound

The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

Relating to laws, rules, or systems.

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

relating to society or its organization

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.