to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Serving as a typical example or model of something.

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea

a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God

Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.

physical strength in contrast to intelligence

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India

money received for work or through investments

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

A state of alertness or vigilance.

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

A period of ten years.

in most cases; usually; as a rule

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

completely; totally; without exception

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

Across or in opposition to something.

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

relating to Paris or its people

protected from disease or from the effects of something

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.

to go into; to come or go inside

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.

To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

a word with more than one syllable

tempting and attractive but out of reach

The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

to recommend what should be done; to give advice

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

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time

an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

any animal that has the ability to fly through the air

a young duck

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

to provide money to pay the costs of something

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

The character and atmosphere of a place.

to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

An excessive or overflowing amount of something.

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

able to be measured; quantifiable

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

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.

To counterbalance or compensate for something.

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

Communication or connection with someone.

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

expressions of praise or approval

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

aged; advanced in years; old

relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.