the social or professional position or condition of someone or something

relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other

A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

to dispute or argue against; to contradict

The theory, philosophy, or science of law.

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry

a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

Relating to or based on syllables.

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

The act of piercing or entering into something.

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

To kiss.

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

two times

awkward in movement or lacking skill

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly

a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

to express excitement or admiration

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.

in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation

a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

used to express surprise, realization, or understanding

the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit

acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around

Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color

slightly drunk; small or tiny

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

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.

dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Extremely angry.

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

not telling the truth; lying

Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.