A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

abbreviation for 'something'

able to be folded down or reduced in size

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

too bad or shocking to be expressed in words

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

One of two equal parts; a half or portion.

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company

the act of lighting something or making something clear

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.

of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true

the action or process of correcting something

to belittle or degrade someone

Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.

not paying attention; careless; heedless

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

to determine the total number of something

the action of opposing or resisting something

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming

second to the last in a sequence or series

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

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.

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

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

A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

a harsh scolding or strong rebuke

To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

alike; having characteristics in common

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

filled with love or admiration

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

Extremely small or tiny.

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

The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.

Capable of being imagined or conceived.

to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell

in a very careful or cautious manner

imprisonment or confinement

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness

a private romantic meeting between lovers

to crush into small particles; to work hard

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

easy to love; endearing or charming

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

to press down tightly by packing

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement

Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.

a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king

a prayer, especially a devout or formal one

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

to show that something is true; to demonstrate

a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

towards the north; in a northerly direction

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

a retail store where books are sold

a person with knowledge of many different subjects

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.

To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

not able to be convinced or persuaded

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.

relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession

a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

shockingly unfair or unreasonable

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs