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a position of leadership or the steering apparatus of a ship

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.

A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.

Feeding only on plants.

from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.

passed from parents to their children through genes or by inheritance.

belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.

a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.

A person who lives alone and apart from society, often for religious or spiritual reasons.

A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.

Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.

large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish

The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.

The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.

consisting of different kinds or diverse elements

A six-sided polygon.

The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.

A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

extremely ugly or unpleasant

arranged in order of rank or authority

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force

To create difficulties that delay or obstruct progress.

Something that delays or obstructs progress or action.

Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.

The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.

Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

having a rough, harsh, or weak voice, often due to illness or shouting

a trick or false story meant to deceive people

A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.

Special honor, respect, or tribute shown publicly.

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

the killing of one human being by another

Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same kind; uniform in composition.

Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.