A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

to increase something as much as possible

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

to move back or withdraw from a position or situation

to give time, effort, or resources to something

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

kind; courteous; generous;

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

to think about something carefully

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

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.

high respect; great esteem

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

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

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

The state of being not available or not accessible.

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

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

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

a small stream or narrow river

in a similar way

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

To plan or invent something carefully.

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

To hold oneself back from doing something.

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

a place where dead people are buried

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

to give up completely; to leave permanently

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

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

to burst forth suddenly and violently

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Empty of people; abandoned.

Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

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

The continued possession, use, or control of something

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

a person who manages or directs the work of others

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.