The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

providing education; instructive; informative

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

playfully mischievous

An illness, typically a minor one.

a person who gives or offers a pledge or security

deadly; fatal; capable of causing death

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

Very skilled or proficient at something.

A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

to complain about something in an annoying way

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

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment

the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.

A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.

willing to take risks; adventurous; bold

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

lack of worry or interest; indifference

a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple

To dislike intensely or hate.

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

across, on top of, or beyond

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

shockingly unfair or unreasonable

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

To collapse or burst inward violently.

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

a young swan

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Of only average quality; not very good.

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

an idea that is taken to be true without proof

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.

A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.

A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.

A solid geometric figure with five faces.

A person from another country.

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback

constituting number three in a sequence

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

able to be explained or understood

The act or sport of swimming.

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes

to place something in a particular position; to move to a location

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

scarcely; barely; almost not at all

To mark with spots or patches of color.

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Being completely unaware of surrounding events.

no person; not anyone

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

an excessive amount of something

able to be believed; convincing

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

the action of making something known or public

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Happening immediately, without any delay.

the process of producing or constructing something

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment

A result or effect of an action or condition.

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed