An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

willingly; easily; without hesitation

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

a place where a battle is fought

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

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.

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

dearly loved, highly regarded

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

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

showing love for one's country

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

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

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

honest; open; straightforward; candid

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

an adult male chicken

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

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

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

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

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

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault

intense anger or fury

as a result of that; by that means

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

relating to the process of growth or progress

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

unable to read or write; lacking education

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

Made into a whole or joined together.

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

edible seed of the almond tree

having existed or continued for a long time

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

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

came before something in time, order, or position

a person or thing that protects someone or something

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.