Vocabularies

to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

the art of using fluent, persuasive, and effective speech or writing

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

to make something clear; to explain

to escape from or avoid something, especially in a skillful or clever way

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

To come out or spread from a source.

To free from restraint, control, or the power of another; to liberate.

the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions

An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care

The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.

A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.

to give someone the courage or confidence to do something

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation

being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere.

Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.

expressed with emphasis; strongly expressive

based on observation or experience rather than theory

to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass

a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth

filled with love or admiration

To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.

to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

to form a circle around something

a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space

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

Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.

To cause someone to be loved or liked.

A word or phrase expressing affection or love.

Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.

Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.