the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

deserving praise or approval

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

relating to a president or presidency

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

decayed; spoiled; bad

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.

Never done or known before; without previous example.

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

The value of the shares issued by a company.

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

to think about something carefully

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

in a way that shows despair or great need

a person who settles in a new area or land

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Able to speak two languages fluently.

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

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

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

a dead body, especially of a human

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

An illness, typically a minor one.

long in duration or extent

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

not correct; containing errors; wrong

causing death; leading to disaster

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

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

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

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

a part of the body that performs a specific function

exactly the same; not different in any way

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

the part of a garment that covers the arm

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Not enough; inadequate.

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

to institute legal proceedings against someone

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

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

in a similar way

to restrain, control, or limit something

the act of intentionally killing oneself

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones