a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

to think that something is true without proof

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

garments worn on the body

One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

to pay out money, especially from a fund

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

The origin or source of something.

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

to a high degree; extremely; greatly

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.

food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

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

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

elaborately or highly decorated

pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

Having the shape of a globe; spherical.

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.

to think that something is true; to have faith in

to show respect; to keep a promise

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

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

not having made a decision; uncertain

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

to study plants in their natural environment

An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.

a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

grossly unfair and morally wrong

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

to go into; to come or go inside

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

the office or position of being a president

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

A great difference or inequality.

relating to the process of growth or progress

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.

an official procedure or system of rules

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

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.

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

hard to please; very concerned with details

two people or things considered together; a pair

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

in a way that achieves a desired result

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

extremely small in size or amount

a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room

complete in every way; fully attended or absolute

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.