a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia

a measure of how heavy something is

characterized by reserve or self-control; held back

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

Capable of being implied or suggested.

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

the quality of being scanty or meager in amount

a formal test of knowledge or ability

to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately

The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

difficult or impossible to control or handle

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.

Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

moving or happening quickly; fast

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

complete in every way; fully attended or absolute

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.

Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.

a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

to relate to or be connected with something

Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.

a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year

a small vessel for traveling over water

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler

A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

joyful; playful; merry; cheerful

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine

a young bird that has not yet left its nest

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

very careful in choosing; selective

relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

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

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

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.

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control

a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

the state of being first in importance or authority

an accusation or attribution of blame

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas

to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

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

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

an idea that is taken to be true without proof

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

an adult male chicken

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.