main; primary; most important; chief

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

to take something without permission; to rob

Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.

intended to explain or describe something

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

A disease or ailment; a serious problem

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

having a gentle sheen or soft glow

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

costing a lot of money

to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way

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.

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

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

completed or brought to an end

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

a person not in the armed forces or police

A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.

Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

a nation with its own government and borders

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

Extremely small or tiny.

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Existing or occurring at the same time.

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

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

a piece of work or duty to be done

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

knee-length trousers; short pants

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable

a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

to order someone not to do something

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

carefully considered and deliberate

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.