A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

by necessity; inevitably

Very eager or desirous for something.

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

to some extent; instead; preferably

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

a person who lives by asking for money or food

a word, term, or sound that has meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.

generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

the activity of going to shops to buy things

belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

to leave, especially to start a journey

used to connect two negative alternatives

A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

A person who explores caves as a hobby.

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

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

The state of being strong and active; energy.

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

To wash or bathe.

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way

each one; all; without exception

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

at all times; on all occasions; forever

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

Very skilled or proficient at something.

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.

a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor

sharp; acute; intense; eager

the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession

able to be prevented or avoided

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

A large, impressive building or structure.

a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

having the darkest color; the opposite of white

the quality of being tediously wordy and long

a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection

a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

torn; tattered; frayed; shabby

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

Of or resembling a lion.

the range or distance within which a sound can be heard

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

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

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

delicious or highly enjoyable

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Having six angles or corners.

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

to gather or bring together in one place

A person or thing that kills.

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure