to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord

to relieve someone of a burden or load

A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

without a job; not having paid work

a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

a small stream or narrow river

a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

Naturally accompanying or associated with something.

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage

a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

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

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

to break open suddenly; to be full of something

a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

A person or thing that kills.

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

to be a sign or indication of something

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

to complain about something in an annoying way

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

having great weight; intense or severe

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

In disguise or with one's identity concealed.

the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued

The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

a small, exclusive group of people

calm and sensible; showing good judgment.

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

A brother or sister.

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

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 piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

silly or nonsensical talk

to praise or flatter excessively

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances

to bring together again after separation

the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

worth having or wanting; attractive

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

the decaying flesh of dead animals

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

having the color of gold; bright yellow

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly

a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

a secret political clique or faction

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.