the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

The action or process of observing something carefully.

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something

Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.

To block or close up an opening or passage.

happening not long ago; new; current;

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

low in price; costing little money

Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.

a person whose job is to put out fires

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

to burn brightly or powerfully

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

An animal that walks on two feet.

To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.

A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.

to cut or carve a design onto a surface

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

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

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

A feeling of resentment or offense.

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

Relating to or occurring in winter.

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

happening by chance or unexpectedly

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Showing deep and solemn respect.

A smooth-skinned variety of peach.

to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

to go quickly; hasten

a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

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.

To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.

in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress

to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices

untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic

Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function

An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

willingness to please others; courteous compliance

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.