To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.

A deep, strong desire or craving.

to choose or decide to do something instead of something else

only one; not one of several

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.

Known about by many people; renowned.

A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value

a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.

A secret or illicit love affair.

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

Containing no water.

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it

A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

to increase something as much as possible

The state of being complex; intricacy.

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

an informal word for champion or winner.

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Fine particles of matter.

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.

a long narrow opening or cut

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.

to make something false or to misrepresent

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Occurring twice a year; every six months.

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

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

Without making any mistakes; always accurate

a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

badly made or done; of poor quality

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

a small package or container holding items or information

The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

an expression of gratitude

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

No longer alive; the end of life.

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

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.

Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.

Being completely unaware of surrounding events.

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

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

a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic

The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

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

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Quick and light in movement or thought.

To strike repeatedly with force.

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word