the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

To make up, form, or establish something.

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

a person who writes novels

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

the action or method of storing something for future use

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

the act of taking part in something

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images

to close or hit something with great force

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

to a great extent or degree

Happening or developing faster than usual.

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

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

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

An illness, typically a minor one.

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

related to elections or voting

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

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

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

to propose someone for a position or award

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

The act of piercing or entering into something.

spacious; having a lot of room

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

the action of making something known or public

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

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

The measure of how thick or dense something is

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

to go beyond a limit or expectation

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

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.

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

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

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.