very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

Moving downward; going down or descending.

whole; complete; not separated or split

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

to separate or remove something from something else

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Made into a whole or joined together.

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

a place where wine is made

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Empty of people; abandoned.

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

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

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

The act of piercing or entering into something.

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

relating to a country's navy or military ships

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 begin or start something

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

an adult male chicken

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

the outer edge or border of a town or city

a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate

to build or form something by putting parts together

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

to make something bigger or increase in size

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

The quality of being exact and accurate.

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

a container used to store soap

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

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

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

a written message, typically in a business setting

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

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

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

in an opposite or contrary manner

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

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

mainly; for the most part

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable