To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

having the form or attributes of a human

to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly

The action of breathing out.

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.

to relate to or be connected with something

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

To stop something from happening or arising.

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

to make or become hot or warm

to happen as a result or consequence

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

to promote and sell products or services; to advertise

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

A convent or building where nuns live and work.

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

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

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

help or support; financial or material support

cheerful and full of energy

Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.

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.

the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

To present or change something in a different form or style.

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

a person who attacks another

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.

To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience

a train that carries mail and postal packages

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

causing or increasing sweating

A greater or additional amount or degree.

at no time in the past or future; not ever

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

joyful; playful; merry; cheerful

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.

Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.

Done with speed and efficiency.

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued

The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable

a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric