a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

working for only part of the usual working day or week

To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.

causing harm or injury

Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements

A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

to recommend what should be done; to give advice

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Farthest back; last in position.

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.

the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

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.

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.

A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Showing compassion or benevolence.

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

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

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

a flying insect with large colorful wings

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

female peacock

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

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

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

coming before all others in time, order, or importance

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author

a small vessel for traveling over water

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

to gather together in a group; to assemble

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

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

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

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

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust

the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection

having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material

the number following one

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

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

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.