A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

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

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

contemptibly small or insignificant

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

a person who supports liberal ideas and principles

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

To disapprove of or discourage something.

Fill something up again.

To be all around someone or something.

in addition to what has been said or done

Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

to look like or be similar to something or someone

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.

A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.

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

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

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

Remembering past events or information

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

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

constituting number five in a sequence

to remove or get rid of something

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

The start or first part of something.

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron

death or something that causes death; a final settlement

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

one time only; at some time in the past; formerly

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

impossible to recover or regain

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking

Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.

A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

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.

A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

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

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

in what way or manner; by what means

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

a particular place or position

An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

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

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.