A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

well known or famous; written down or observed

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

A decorative object that adds beauty to something.

the action of forming or process of being formed

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

to start again after a pause or interruption

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

able to be predicted or foreseen

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

not yet developed; immature or primitive

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

belonging to the same time period; modern

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

a person who works on a ship; sailor

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

To plan or invent something carefully.

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

to work extremely hard for long periods

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

a person not in the armed forces or police

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

in a formal or authorized way

a small stream or narrow river

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

to disagree with or resist; to act against

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

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.

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

in an opposite or contrary manner

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

to begin a journey, project, or activity

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement