serving as a symbol or representing something else

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.

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

relating to or expressed in numbers

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

money obtained in return for labor or services

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

The complete removal or destruction of something.

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

to choose someone for a job or position

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

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

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

an evil spirit or devil

in a satisfactory manner

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

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

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

to locate or identify something with precision

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

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

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

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

to make or become less strong or powerful

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

having faults or defects; imperfect

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

relating to the making of laws

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Designed for people to live in.

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

An account of a person's life written by that person.

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

The state or situation of being alone.

An official agreement or treaty.

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

a person who works on a ship; sailor

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

Relating to or determined by the sun

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult