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

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

except for; if not for

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

to respond or behave in a particular way to something

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste

a noisy fight in a public place

a picture made using a camera

to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Having the shape of a globe; spherical.

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Having six angles or corners.

To divide into three parts.

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

a deep shade of blue color

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts

beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

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

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms

a title used before a man's name

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.

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.

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

Polite and courteous behavior.

To collect or form into a mass or group.

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

the study of the sound system of a language

the son of one's son or daughter

a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

without human control or intervention; done by itself

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

relating to Africa or its people

the number equivalent to 20

to affirm or assert something as true

a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank

a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

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

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

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

in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

not having enough of something; missing

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

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

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

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

the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

a woman who is engaged to be married

a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan

only one; not one of several

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)

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

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.