Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

playfully humorous or mischievous

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.

The state of not being enough or not being adequate.

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

the most important or decisive point of an issue

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person

curved inward like the inside of a bowl

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

financial support for a project or organization

a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down

not able to be convinced or persuaded

showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable

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.

To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

particularly; in particular; above all

Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.

Being completely unaware of surrounding events.

A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

influence or power, especially in politics or business

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

to come or go back to a place; to give back

To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack

To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

about to happen soon; willing to share information

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

To travel across or through something.

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

to write down or observe something; to pay attention to

Related to heat or temperature.

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

the state of being in direct contact or next to each other

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat

To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

the act or sound of laughing

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.

evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.

to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Relating to or resembling fish.

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.

To distract from the main subject or activity.

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

more than one but not many; a few