mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

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

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Wildly excited or uncontrolled

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

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

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue

the process of eliminating waste matter from the body

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers

unwilling to spend money; stingy

traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Wrong; incorrect.

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

making no sound; completely silent

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Empty of people; abandoned.

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

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

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

To light up or make something clearer.

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

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.

based on facts; accurate; true

a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense

expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.

Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

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

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

to study plants in their natural environment

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved

A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

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

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

showing love for one's country

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

showing a difference or inconsistency

complete freedom to act as one wishes

willingness to please others; courteous compliance

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

in a quick and efficient manner

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

A system of government by a single person; autocracy.

to sparkle or flash brightly

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

A rapid increase; a rise.

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.

To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.

to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan

solitary; isolated; without companions

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert

To make a situation worse or more serious.

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

to exist beforehand or before something else

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

the quality of being strict, precise, or severe

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

The advancement or promotion of something.

in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes