Vocabularies

to make a formal public statement about something

To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

a public or formal statement giving information

to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable

feeling slightly angry or irritated

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

happening once every year

once every year; yearly

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

the condition of being anonymous; lack of identity or recognition

without a name; not identified by name

one more person or thing of the same type

a response to a question; to respond to a question or situation

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

active hostility or opposition

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

relating to the region around the South Pole

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

to come before in time or order

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

having the form or attributes of a human

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.