a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.

to provide money to pay the costs of something

for the most part; chiefly; primarily

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

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

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

to pass or go by, usually referring to time

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.

a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

The study of soils in their natural environment.

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle

capable of being moved; not fixed in position

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

A large, impressive building or structure.

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

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

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

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

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards

not bright; having little light; faint

To separate or cut apart.

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

the practice or state of using a pseudonym

to regard with great respect; revere

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

the form, size, and development of a person's body

showing love for one's country

The action of reading or examining something carefully.

To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.

the number following nine and preceding eleven

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.

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

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

to understand or explain something wrongly

the feathers covering a bird's body

the number following six and preceding eight

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

without others; solely

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.

not allowed; prohibited; banned

a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine

Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

a large organized military force trained for war

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

very noticeable or strongly marked

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

worth having or wanting; attractive

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.

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

the process of adding more detail or expanding on something

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor

A person who studies or is an expert in theology.

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

humble in status, position, or manner

the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

The state of being someone's father.