Vocabularies

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

To distract from the main subject or activity.

An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.

a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

An attitude of doubt or disbelief toward claims or accepted ideas.

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

smooth, shiny, and stylish

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

a long narrow opening or cut

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

A lack of effort or laziness; also a slow-moving mammal in Central and South America.

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words