Vocabularies

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful

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

a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration

a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.

the state of being alike or having characteristics in common

in a similar way

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

The quality or state of being similar; resemblance or likeness.

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

easy to understand or do; not complicated

a foolish or gullible person

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

to make something easier to understand or do

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

in a clear and easy to understand manner

an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness

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

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

the imitation of a situation or process

occurring, operating, or done at the same time

occurring or done at the same time

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

from a particular time in the past until now

genuine and honest; free from pretense or deceit

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

to make musical sounds with the voice, typically in a tune

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

a person who sings, especially professionally

only one; not one of several

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

to go down below the surface of something, especially water

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

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.

To drink something slowly, taking only small amounts at a time.

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

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

to rest with the body supported by the buttocks, often in a chair or on the ground