The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

dutiful; obedient and respectful

a small stream or narrow river

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

using pompous or inflated language with little meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

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 kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

something that has been achieved successfully

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

regarded as holy or greatly respected

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

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

to imprison or confine someone

The complete range or scope of something.

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences

A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.

every person; all people

a small, light boat usually for one person

to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger

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

Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

to twist or bend out of the normal shape

to cut with or as if with scissors

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.

To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

to understand or explain something wrongly

to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

being against or in disagreement with something

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

an important or famous person

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.

Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

a picture or image captured by a camera

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.

a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)

the state of existing before something else

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

To increase, improve, or raise something.

real and authentic; not fake or artificial

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

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

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

the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.

to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience

a business organization; the presence of other people

The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly