in a gentle or quiet way.

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

The measure of how thick or dense something is

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing

one’s family origins or lineage

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

an award or grant to support a student's education

A public or official statement of support or approval.

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

likely to happen; expected; plausible

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

occurring or existing after a war

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

to remove or take out something, often with effort

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

having faults or defects; imperfect

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

to strike or push something with great force

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

not known or recognized; strange

Critical observation or examination

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

To make something more difficult or confusing.

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

a person who makes pottery

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

to a great extent or degree

said or thought to be true, but not proven

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters