a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

the range or distance within which a sound can be heard

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes

made of wood

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

The practice or sport of boxing.

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

to make something possible; to give power or ability

swiftness of movement; speed

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

A small hill or mound.

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

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

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

frequently, many times

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

to love deeply and respect highly

morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles

A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

Unable to be separated or always together.

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something

making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

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.

the child of one's son or daughter

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

to recommend what should be done; to give advice

to build or form something by putting parts together

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object

based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible

money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.

the reason for which something is done or created

bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

A person's face or facial expression.

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

a small, smooth-skinned marine fish

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

an official procedure or system of rules

dried grape

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

a written message, especially a formal or official letter

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

In working order; ready for use.

a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

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

A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking

deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

at the present moment or time

coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.