An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

abundant; existing in large quantity

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Belonging to the time before written records.

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Competency or skill; expertise.

a person who works on a ship; sailor

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

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

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

the action or process of finishing something

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

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

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

to look like or be similar to something or someone

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

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

brave; confident; daring

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

in a gentle or quiet way.

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

in an opposite or contrary manner

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

to institute legal proceedings against someone

To force or drive someone to do something.

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

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.

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

a person who watches or notices something

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

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

happening at the right time; punctual

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

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

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance