to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

Having many details; very thorough.

the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

material that provides official information or evidence

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Able to perceive or feel things.

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated

a device used to connect or block an opening

Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

a pale or diluted shade of red color

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

To come out or spread from a source.

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

an animal that walks on four feet

done without will or conscious control

a person who studies languages and their history

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

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.

not having enough of something; missing

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way

Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life

lying immediately beneath; underlying

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.

A person from another country.

Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.

towards the north; in a northerly direction

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

A very poor person.

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.

Components or elements used to create something.

a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group

An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.

Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

a correction or improvement made to a text

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

a person's native country or region

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

without taking something into account; regardless of

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain