a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

willingly; easily; without hesitation

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

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.

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

to bring together again after separation

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

to have power or control over something or someone

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

the imitation of a situation or process

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Relating to the digestion of food.

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

a person or thing that provides something.

a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path

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

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

happening by chance, unintentionally

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

performed by one person alone; a single performance

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

bad or improper behavior

a shortened form of a word or phrase

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

decayed; spoiled; bad

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

to reveal something that was hidden or secret

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

a woman who is engaged to be married

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

the outer edge or border of a town or city

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

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

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

at a fast speed; quickly

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

A very large quantity of something; plenty

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

moving very quickly; happening promptly

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

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

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance