to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.

intense anger or rage

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

bad or improper behavior

to make someone agitated or confused

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter

to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

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

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

to eliminate waste matter from the body

A process or service that works without any interruption.

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

moving or happening quickly; fast

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something

the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.

the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

a person who loves or admires women

to institute legal proceedings against someone

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

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

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.

Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.

the appearance of being true or real

a very small or inadequate amount of money

a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.

The act of piercing or entering into something.

lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

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

the action of opposing or resisting something

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

A person who plays a musical instrument.

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.

To confuse or puzzle someone.

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

to make something seem less important than it really is

To make something happen in a random order or manner.

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding

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.

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

happy; pleased; delighted;

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region

without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner

a piece or segment of something

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

a grayish color resembling ash

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

one more person or thing of the same type

The action of making partial or minor changes to something.

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

A state of stillness and tranquility.

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise

A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.

To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

smallest in amount or degree; minimal

feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

completely; entirely; absolutely

A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.