of or pertaining to epenthesis
friendly and open and willing to talk
Irish word for a lake
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
not mentally or physically healthy
light not due to incandescence
emitting light not caused by heat
yielding material gain or profit
the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
not deposited in layers
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
reasoned and reasonable judgment
of or relating to or associated with the moon
being used or worked for the first time
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
cut into a desired shape
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make mad
become inflamed
the mother of Jesus
used of a person's appearance or behavior
a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies
generous and understanding and tolerant
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
everything that exists anywhere
most excessively abundant
thrive profusely or flourish extensively
the quality of being untruthful
marked by complexity and richness of detail
shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke
a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
machines or machine systems collectively
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials
any connection or unifying bond
the act of tying or binding things together
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
the quality of being probable
of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
the feel of a surface or a fabric
consisting of or containing lignin or xylem
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm
the act of writing dictionaries
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
a manner lacking seriousness
monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament
any of the larger cetacean mammals having a streamlined body and breathing through a blowhole on the head
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
owing or owed feudal allegiance and service
an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust
a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved
a print produced by lithography
engage in legal proceedings
furiously angry
a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
of or relating to a coastal or shore region
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
without interpretation or embellishment
the ability to read and write
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue
a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process
extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
showing a lack of attention or care
settle the affairs of by determining the debts and applying the assets to pay them off
sincerely or intensely felt
a large burial chamber, usually above ground
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
with tears
mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface
not possible to deny
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
made of fermented honey and water
the murder of your mother
dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class
consisting of great mass
having markings suggestive of a mask
making a false outward show
in a regular way without variation
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
an outstanding achievement
characteristic of a mother
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
fairly large
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
arrival at a new stage
filled with fear or apprehension
an aimless amble on a winding course
practicing beggary
be beyond the resources of
(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection
given to lying
a threat or the act of threatening
a collection of live animals for study or display
serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
like or relating to a prostitute
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
(used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious
marked by fidelity to an original
relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
tending or intended to rectify or improve
relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
describing the structure of a language
poor to middling in quality
in a smooth and diplomatic manner
having a musical sound
get better
the craft of a mason
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
easily influenced
able to adjust readily to different conditions
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
harmful or evil in intent or effect
a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer
a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
in an abusive manner
in an unkind manner or with unkindness
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
a strong yellow color
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
absolutely
the condition or quality of being a virgin
a person who is discontented or disgusted
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
occurring by turns
an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito
the formal act of freeing from slavery
freeing someone from the control of another
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
a loose outer garment
native to or inhabiting the sea
an exploding firework used as a warning signal
any experience that causes intense suffering
something that causes feelings of wonder
any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star
of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants)
towards the shore from the water
of or relating to the armed forces
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
resembling human beings
the quality of being rash and foolish
wildly disordered
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
providing something with a surface of a different material
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
a titled peer of the realm
the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it)
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
a long artificial mound of stone or earth
irritate or vex
cause great unhappiness for
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
cast rays of light upon
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
decreased in severity
not consistent with or using reason
incapable of being made smaller or simpler
a strong emotion
give life or energy to
lacking in light
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
habitual
someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
not capable of being violated or infringed
harmed
an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet
the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power
having the place or position changed
request earnestly (something from somebody)
showing no care or concern in attitude or action
equal in duration or interval
set apart from others
of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
(meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
a sudden violent entrance
a small island
traveling from place to place to work
a proposed route of travel
mentally confused
not clearly understood or expressed
affect with, or as if with, jaundice
specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
travel from place to place, as for work
excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
the action of stretching something tight
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
not revering god
with success
overpoweringly attractive
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
having been put right
incapable of being reversed
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
supply with a constant flow or sprinkling of some liquid, for the purpose of cooling, cleansing, or disinfecting
someone who investigates
the highest or uppermost side of anything
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret
make timid or fearful
the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion
the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will
having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
narrow-minded about cherished opinions
blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
undergo or be subjected to
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
impatience with annoyances
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
occur between other event or between certain points of time
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
tiresomely long
an intervening period or episode
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
serving during an intermediate interval of time
introduce
a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose
relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood
the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
located or occurring within a cell or cells
make tough or tougher
persuasive relevance
make fit
unthinking
make invalid for use
opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
make an inversion (in a musical composition)
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
speak against in an impassioned manner
not liable to or capable of change
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
a tempting allurement
allow to enter
(film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film
reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
having many complexly arranged elements
carried on within the bounds of an institution or community
quick to notice
enter unlawfully on someone's property
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
(psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
(psychology) an introverted disposition
shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body
somewhat late
to a degree (not used with a negative)
the state of being not yet evident or active
(pathology) not presently active
driven by lust
having died recently
an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
worthy of high praise
ornamental work (such as embroidery or latticework) having a pattern of openings
a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk
of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey)
a landowner who leases to others
without strain or anxiety
suggesting or suitable for a picture
an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken
a working woman who takes in washing
a section or portion of a journey or course
a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)
(law) a gift of personal property by will
undisputed credibility
of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
the pace of things that move relatively slowly
an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
characterized by tolerance and mercy
lacking in amplitude or quantity
of marriages and offspring
freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity
the act of swimming
a maker of laws
lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
any enterprise in which losses and gains cancel out
wash one's face and hands
worthy of the greatest honor or distinction
provided with or as if with a crown or a crown as specified
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
stimulating evacuation of feces
a unit of length of thread or yarn
a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
on the side away from the wind
a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast
involving both houses of a legislature
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible
the performance of a juggler
relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat
the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's throat
the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)
joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
pitching dangerously to one side
bound by or as if by an oath
the collection of rules imposed by authority
hold with difficulty and balance insecurely
careful and sensible
with humor
a triviality not to be taken seriously
a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
act in a funny or teasing way
put at risk
the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
the act of undergoing testing
the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
the position of judge
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
the back of a horse
the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning
lack of honesty
the dignity or rank or position of a king
lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
the act of tearing
idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
cut or tear irregularly
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
a loose robe
white goods or clothing made with linen cloth
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
a single whole grain of a cereal
a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
the justification for some act or belief
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
place side by side
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
suitable to stand up to hard wear
cooking by dry heat in an oven
(Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college
not noticed inadvertently
deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way
restricted to a particular condition of life
belonging to immediate experience of actual things or events
exercising power or authority
(of speech) heavily and noticeably regional
attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
consisting of or derived from tradition
having notably more length than width
causing disapproval or protest
the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.)
knitted in a loose manner
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes
any plant of the genus Cannabis
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
the hollow spine of a feather
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
the quality of being humane
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
an eight-sided polygon
a rhythmic group of eight lines of verse
hidden and difficult to see
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
being from 80 to 89 years old
thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye
combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
the nations of the Asian continent collectively
assisting women at childbirth
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
becoming obsolete
no longer in use
not responding to treatment
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
sticking out
thrust oneself in as if by force
boisterously and noisily aggressive
of or providing nourishment
a specialist in philosophy
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
(Old Testament) the second patriarch
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
of or relating to or inspired by Sir Isaac Newton or his science
someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
making no sound
Roman goddess of night
egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse
belonging to or active during the night
having no hue
of grammatical gender
emerged from an egg
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
lie in a sheltered position
make correspondent or conformable
any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
of or relating to the nervous system
control of your emotions
the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
(broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
named
completely unclothed
lacking any cover
of no real value
the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex
the period of time that is happening now
not anywhere
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
a religious residence especially for nuns
naming numbers
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
lacking distinct or individual characteristics
a politician who is running for public office
a person of no influence
a flat disk of chocolate covered with beads of colored sugar
patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
coming from the north
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel
a statistic describing the location of a distribution
expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common
in ancient times
unequivocally detestable
genuinely
remove and replace
the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
by or with respect to society
not known or well known
disobedient to or defiant of law
primitive in customs and culture
excessive or insincere praise
a colloquial expression for invitation
adhering to what is commonly accepted
the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
statistically unrelated
marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
create and charge with a task or function
unrestrained merrymaking
begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
become bony
pretentious or showy or vulgar display
a light glancing touch
touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
be undecided about something
projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
leave undone or leave out
eat a meal
tax excessively
of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
benefit resulting from some event or action
pay too much
be heavier than
grossly offensive to decency or morality
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
the act of reaching out
a wantonly cruel act
coming apart
to a remote degree
a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops
ride better, faster, or further than
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
without reservation or concealment
communicate vividly
a stabilizer for a canoe
the state of being omniscient
infinitely wise
feeding on both plants and animals
having unlimited power
the state of being omnipotent
presaging ill fortune
puffed up with vanity
in an indiscriminate manner
weight to be borne or conveyed
the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
an onerous or difficult concern
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
more distant in especially space or time
emitting an odor
morally offensive
any property detected by the olfactory system
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
having the properties of medicine
destroy completely
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
(folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings
someone extremely diligent or skillful
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
the practice of an optometrist
an act of undue intimacy
the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price
optical properties
a general disposition to expect the best in all things
talk pompously
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
large but transportable armament
being or denoting a numerical order in a series
a severe or trying experience
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
strenuous effort
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
perform surgery on
keep tabs on
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
the organ of sight
a state of extreme dishonor
in a radical manner
giving an advantage
government that is inefficient or dishonest
govern badly
(Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
hatred of marriage
an incorrect or unsuitable name
without justice or fairness
a written message addressed to a person or organization
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
apply to a wrong thing or person
any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods
fit together in a miter joint
filled or abounding with fog or mist
doubt about someone's honesty
zealous vigilance
in an improper way
part of a statement that is not correct
a person without moral scruples
an inaccurate count
improper or wicked or immoral behavior
with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display
interpret wrongly
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
large outdoor signboard
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
the residence of a religious community
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
of very great significance
the product of a body's mass and its velocity
a firm rebuke
a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials)
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
the act of grouping things or people in pairs
make less rigid or softer
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
an association of criminals
the trait of avoiding excesses
the act of tempering
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
in the current fashion or style
someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence
a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
people living in a large densely populated municipality
clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music
substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')
the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
having a proud and unbroken spirit
a miniature model of something
research with the use of microscopes
a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
marked by extreme care in treatment of details
a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
the science and technology of metals
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
a line that indicates a boundary
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
highly abstract and overly theoretical
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty
a servile or fawning dependant
being on a very small scale
bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
the act of searching for food and provisions
constituting an imitation
assistance in time of difficulty
being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
marked by or promising bad fortune
something illusory and unattainable
extended treatment of particulars
a small or minor detail
small seed of any of various annual cereal grasses especially Setaria italica
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work
a travel allowance at a given rate per mile traveled
showing a fighting disposition
move periodically or seasonally
dignified manner or conduct
having or showing a ready disposition to fight
a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service
have force or influence
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
relating to or accompanying birth
sounding as if the nose were pinched
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
(pathology) a faint cloudy spot on the cornea
a list of people who died recently
travel across
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
relating to or resembling the umbilicus
able to be sailed on or through safely
favorable public reputation
any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures
belonging to the past
the study of myths
(Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
provide commentary for a film, for example
(rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth
an act of narration
of or relating to or characteristic of Athens or its inhabitants
one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead
verbal punishment
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
come to terms
(baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
capable of being passed or negotiated
not yet proved or subjected to testing
of or relating to the most recent period of the Stone Age (following the mesolithic)
given fresh life or vigor or spirit
an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)
so small as to be meaningless
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree
downy juicy fruit with sweet yellowish or whitish flesh
a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin
a tract of land used for burials
(classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods
make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
(logic) a proposition that is true if and only if another proposition is false
a traditional story accepted as history
in an artful manner
cause to be held in suspension in a fluid
suspension of an ongoing activity
in a state of sexual virginity
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
biting or given to biting
of a substance, especially a strong acid
showing the way by conducting or leading
lacking in harmony of parts
a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England
being on the point of death
a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
work a second job, usually after hours
a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die
of a sequence or function
a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
showing little if any change
in a manner at variance with what is natural or normal
something hideous or frightful
used as a French courtesy title
climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
a visible display
a change or alteration in form or qualities
a gathering of military personnel for duty
extremely
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
something designed to mystify or bewilder
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand
people living in a town or city having local self-government
convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil
an offspring of a black and a white parent
a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature
containing many mountains
a small amount eaten or drunk
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
the property of being multiple
occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
four people considered as a unit
break (a bone)
excessively agitated
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
in an original manner
a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument
(archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
realize beforehand
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
previous determination as if by destiny or fate
(law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime
something regarded as a normative example
the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
directly and without evasion
criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud
not free to move about
play the Scottish game of curling
like down or as soft as down
fry something until it curls and becomes crisp
become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
a salt or ester of fulminic acid
the pivot about which a lever turns
lasting a very short time
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
something that is made real or concrete
the condition of being formed into small tight curls
the trait of being rude and impertinent
recently made, produced, or harvested
a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster
a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
a government tax on imports or exports
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
sexually unresponsive
a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time
extremely distressing
reason or establish by induction
cause to be biased
a man who is foreperson of a jury
in an irregular manner
an instance of change
a conduit to carry off smoke
be unstable
someone who grows and deals in flowers
of or relating to the plant life in a particular region
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
below acceptable in performance
insert surreptitiously or without warrant
obscured by fog
in constant change
elaborately or excessively ornamented
pompously embellished language
an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
be left
a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
flat
susceptible to being led or directed
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
capable of being changed
a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand
(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark
not covered with clothing
subject to foreclosing procedures
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
(computer science) a window for an active application
the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits
knowledge of an event before it occurs
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group
convert into cash
the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings
with tenderness
with fondness
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
a book (or manuscript) consisting of large sheets of paper folded in the middle to make two leaves or four pages
capable of being folded up and stored
affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
the manner and dress of a fop or dandy
a message expressing a favorable opinion
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
change the use of and make available or usable
(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
the conception and development of an idea or plan
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
become glad or happy
applied to a fish depicted horizontally
relating to or derived from a glacier
begin to speak or say
cause to grow or sprout
with gusto and without reservation
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
freely in a nonliteral manner
produce (energy)
applicable to an entire class or group
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
relevant and appropriate
belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples
producing new life or offspring
serving to express or indicate possession
uncertain in purpose or action
not firmly or solidly positioned
a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
a degree of ablaut
lacking social graces
edible fruit of a squash plant
the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn
any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
grind together, of teeth
the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground
having or deserving or conferring glory
a brief or incomplete view
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
extremely intricate
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds
young goose
any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
under normal conditions
make liquid or plastic by heating
becoming liquid
dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)
secret and sly or sordid
use to one's advantage
of or relating to futurism
any joyous diversion
in a gay manner
the thickness of wire
marked by eager anticipation
an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments
of or relating to fungi
of goods or commodities
tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
especially of leaves
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter
a footrace extending one mile
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
a unit of length equal to 220 yards
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
fleshy body of any of numerous edible fungi
polish and make shiny
a person's manner of walking
a machine part that carries something else
a French policeman
being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe
the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food
inflammation of the lining of the stomach
dressed in a uniform
maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
(radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes
an expert in genealogy
the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
an exchange of ideas via conversation
the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
a risky act or venture
general activity and motion
existing in abundance
electricity produced by chemical action
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
a fortified defensive structure
the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
a complete extent or range: a face that expressed a gamut of emotions
any decoration added as a trimming or adornment
form by hollowing
make worse
do something to an excessive degree
in an eminent manner
an outstanding feature
easily excited
in an anxiously nervous manner
develop or come to a promising stage
undergo development or evolution
(when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
a means or way of escaping
an attempt to acquire or gain something
pass away rapidly
tending to vanish like vapor
of or pertaining to or in keeping with the Christian gospel especially as in the first 4 books of the New Testament
expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
turn inside out
a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
give expression to
expel or eject without recourse to legal process
(followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with
made more intense
capable of being used up
act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
use up the whole supply of
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
the attribution to a source or cause
the act of digging
(pathology) an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body
an exclamatory rhetorical device
used especially of mouth or eyes
wandering from the main path of a journey
capable of being overlooked
an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
in keeping with the nature of the Bible or its times or people
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
the object of cursing or detestation
capable of being justified
deserving a curse
stay clear from
the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle
a line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle
a divine manifestation
film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie
a mythical Greek warrior who was a leader on the Trojan side of the Trojan War
a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
made easy or uncomplicated
as an adjective
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
devoted to pleasure
the act of entering
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
having or showing great excitement and interest
tie or link together
interlace by or as if by weaving
(of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
remove from customary environment or associations
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea
of or relating to or caused by tides
may be computed or estimated
relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
avoid and stay away from deliberately
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight
(of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound
any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
the act of improving something
the quality of being balanced
of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
skill in handling and riding horses
steadiness of mind under stress
not differentiated
a scale for weighing
containing or characterized by error
(of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
performance of moral or religious acts
uncertain as a sign or indication
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
express congratulations
any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
adopted in order to deceive
involving or being or having the nature of a crime
a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
women as distinguished from men
liable to or deserving punishment
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
a young deer
giving careful attention to detail
die of food deprivation
feel the need to eat
feel the need to drink
having a mental age of three to seven years
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail
having a defect
not perfect
(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
based on trust
the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
the item at the end
conduct financial operations, often in an unethical manner
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
subtly skillful handling of a situation
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
something experienced with great delight
a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females
an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
extremely hot
any cone-shaped artifact
adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
a sudden and violent collapse
terminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off
a tight-fitting headdress
without a brim
a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers
slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
undeveloped but potentially useful
still in existence
free from noticeable current
squeezing out by applying pressure
to consider or examine in speech or writing
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
without prior preparation
situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building
put an end to
authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)
a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out
accomplishment of an objective
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
make plain and comprehensible
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
a skewer for holding meat over a fire
something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
be pregnant with
strikingly strange or unusual
a wide scope
move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad
the quality of being suited to the end in view
serving to promote your interest
a detriment or sacrifice
accomplished rapidly and without delay
marked by speed and efficiency
process fast and efficiently
cause to occur rapidly
obtain through intimidation
of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object
a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
the baseball playing field
a distinct feature or element in a problem
having three angles
performing adroitly and without effort
increase the likelihood of (a response)
likely to fail or make errors
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you
send something via a facsimile machine
barely credible
beyond the usual course of legal proceedings
not essential
without need
the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
a person who holds extreme views
joyful enthusiasm
smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb
someone to whom the title of property is transferred
an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
beginning to exist or to be apparent
a tooth for cutting or gnawing
a means of enforcement
(physics) of waves having no stable definite or stable phase relation
inability of a part or organ to function properly
not qualified or suited for a purpose
not compatible
not capable of igniting and burning
cause to undergo combustion
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
confine as if in a prison
an event that is a beginning
beginning to develop
the striking of a light beam on a surface
only partly in existence
continuing forever or indefinitely
capable of being apprehended or understood
incapable of being compressed
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
capable of being converted into assimilable condition in the alimentary canal
originating where it is found
belonging to one by birth
digested with difficulty
emotionally aroused
the quality of being deliberately mean
(of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless
impossible of undergoing division
not merited or deserved
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
accuse formally of a crime
too small or unimportant to merit attention
likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason
necessarily or demonstrably true
of no value
lacking worth or importance
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
not able to be protected against attack
not easily destroyed
something that serves to indicate or suggest
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
make unable to perform a certain action
characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance
emotionally involved
impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
the quality of not being devout
highly imaginative but unlikely
not politic
the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
capable of conceiving
fertilize and cause to grow
take away
expressing earnest entreaty
marked by violent force
continual and persistent demands
not permitted
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
capable of being made imperfect
cause to move forward with force
be imminent or about to happen
requiring attention or action
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
represent another person with comic intentions
impossible to understand
rash impulsiveness
the trait of giving little thought to danger
a manner that is rude and insulting
an impudent statement
carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
without advance preparation
not advisable
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
not exact
not deserving to be admitted
normally existing at birth
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
light from heat
attribute (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source
touched by rot or decay
lacking wise self-restraint
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
not suitable for a particular occasion etc
an indecent or improper act
not in good physical or mental condition
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
attack as false or wrong
not prepared or planned in advance
exemption from punishment or loss
the condition of being free
a force that moves something along
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
introduce or initiate
address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication
a flight maneuver
an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition
an encroachment or intrusion
the quality of having little or no significance
give to understand
lacking aesthetic or social taste
intended to entrap
not capable of being separated
lacking self-confidence or assurance
inquiring or appearing to inquire
attempt by employing effort
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
bring something new to an environment
not causing or capable of causing harm
an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
lacking intent or capacity to injure
make a request or demand for something to somebody
a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one
causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
position at right angles to the horizon
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
the quality of being intemperate
hard to pin down or identify
an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
organized opposition to authority
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
beyond reasonable limits
the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
in an inverse or contrary manner
act together or towards others or with others
characterized by a high degree or intensity
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
an investigator who observes carefully
demanding attention
an inability to sleep
expecting unquestioning obedience
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
serve as the inciting cause of
a lack of competence
suggestive of the isolated life of an island
place or set apart
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
situated away from an area's coast or border
an indication of potential opportunity
being of the underworld
violent and excited activity
a state without friends or money or prospects
incapable of failure or error
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
a person who does not acknowledge your god
a health facility where patients receive treatment
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
lacking firmness of will or character or purpose
time without end
the quality of being disloyal
without limits in extent or size or quantity
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
not eligible
chosen in preference to another
generally incompetent and ineffectual
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
without excuse or justification
never-ceasing
relatively low in price or charging low prices
depleted of energy, force, or strength
incapable of being entirely consumed or used up
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
resistant to being bent
changed in form or character without becoming something else
provide entertainment for
in an uncalled-for manner
belonging to or resembling something nonhuman
unfavorable to life or growth
limit the range or extent of
a component of a mixture or compound
not friendly
to introduce (a new aspect or element)
the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
any customary observance or practice
someone new to a field or activity
morally objectionable behavior
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
not frequent
having or exercising influence or power
the process of flowing in
showing inventiveness and skill
cause to grow together parts from different plants
a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue
with firmness
not bringing honor and glory
the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)
a seven-sided polygon
touch or rub constantly
the terminal section of the alimentary canal
of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
the act of consuming food
feeding only on plants
a collection of dried plants that are mounted and systematically classified for study
with respect to science
made or having become thick
showing lack of careful thought
causing or marked by grief or anguish
situated closest to the bow
bristling with perplexities
an obstacle on a golf course
young cow
mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
lose blood from one's body
in an offensive and hateful manner
far more than usual or expected
in opposition to a civil authority or government
a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
in a carefree manner
an experience that appalls
having or covered with hair
hazardous and frightening
respectful deference
the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
get or gather together
increase or develop
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
changing location by moving back and forth
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
a six-sided polygon
a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure
being unoccupied
an animal having six feet
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
in an incongruous manner
a revolving stone shaped like a disk
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians
the quality of being crafty
easily tricked because of being too trusting
fortitude and determination
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
the mistake of misrepresenting the facts
providing freedom from worry
without cause
an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
a tiny grain
a person who makes a grant in legal form
having a granular structure like that of chondrites
form granulating tissue
the extreme end of something
a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action
instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
being the only one
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant)
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
idyllically calm and peaceful
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
in keeping
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
a compact breed of harness horse
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
in a greedy manner
drink greedily or as if with great thirst
small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis
habitual mode of behavior
a planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.)
corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics
uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning
(of offspring) generated by procreation
(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible
of marriages and offspring
something that can serve as a source of light
based on or having the nature of an illusion
capable of being imagined
lacking material form or substance
make lighter or brighter
a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
without warmth or enthusiasm
the branch of zoology that studies fishes
someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
be similar, be in line with
used to refer to cited works
property consisting of houses and land
deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
close in time
(usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influence
time during which some action is awaited
without fault or error
being in the original position
imperceptible to the senses or the mind
come into a new country and change residency
a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor
moisten with fine drops
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
receive into the mind and retain
a very embarrassing misunderstanding
a business establishment for entertainment
a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms
a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged
cause to be immersed
without material form or substance
(of birds) not yet having developed feathers
a member of a European light cavalry unit
a soldier mounted on horseback
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
trick or deceive
cut or injure with a saber
light automatic rifle
small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp
a composite of mixed origin
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
pressure or urge someone into an action
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
an interest in land capable of being inherited
influence by slyness
a nomadic community
a fee paid for a nominally free service
two words are homophones if they are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning or spelling or both (e.g. bare and bear)
having properties with uniform values along all axes
two words are homonyms if they are pronounced or spelled the same way but have different meanings
violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
a person who writes radio or tv advertisements
agreeably diverting
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
the activity of supplying a stock of something
favorable to life and growth
brought about or caused
insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
of or relating to hypnosis
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
excessive or uncontrollable fear
in a typical manner
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle
the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
a condition promoting sanitary practices
of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower
of or relating to the study of hydraulics
killed
a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis
water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion
relating to or resembling or consisting of water
too much production or more than expected
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
surpassingly good
retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
a person who directs and manages an organization
used of the back and knees
a person serving no apparent function
highest in quality
in a miraculous manner
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
an adequate quantity
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution
existing only in the mind
rich and superior in quality
entailing great loss or sacrifice
making lively and cheerful
to become overspread as with a fluid, a colour, a gleam of light
susceptible or responsive to suggestion
someone who prays to God
not as expected
naturally having skin of a dark color
suffuse with color
an uncertain cognitive state
(often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
an elemental being believed to inhabit the air
(of speech sounds) forming the nucleus of a syllable
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
reduce the incidence or severity of or stop
in a miserly manner
ask humbly (for something)
dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
kept from public knowledge by various means
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
eating until excessively full
provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
reach the highest point of
something clearly established
further or added
an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)
a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty
adjusted or attuned by adding a counterbalancing element
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
(philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
a sum of money allotted on a regular basis
provide the needed stimulus for
narrow
a small stream
conscientious attention to rules and details
uncompromising resolution
resistance to flow
an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
a maneuver in a game or conversation
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
a small dagger with a tapered blade
extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
the act of ordaining
made known or openly avowed
(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
enacted by a legislative body
a former empire in eastern Europe and northern Asia created in the 14th century with Moscow as the capital
a vast Asian region of Russia
damage the reputation of
a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
a stifling cloud of smoke
British money
designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure
growing or remaining under water
an apparatus intended for use under water
attack by submarine
fill or cover completely, usually with water
abject or cringing submissiveness
serving or acting as a means or aid
the number to be subtracted from the minuend
descend into or as if into some soft substance or place
having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
beneath the tongue
the sill of a door
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade)
having a sophisticated charm
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
being nothing more than specified
deprive of strength or efficiency
lacking obstructions or difficulties
slightly sour to the taste
under or below an object or a surface
below the threshold of conscious perception
lying nearby but lower
being present (at meeting or event etc.) attendant members of the congreation
partially aquatic
just below the level of consciousness
having little width in proportion to the length or height
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
form or construct theories
involving or composed of different races
concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
caused by or designed to retain heat
a public road from one place to another
having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
electricity produced by heat (as in a thermocouple)
promoting construction or creation
either end of a railroad or bus route
a successful attempt at scoring
causing or ending in or approaching death
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
a venture at something new or different
belonging to the territory of any state or ruler
the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
the belief in government by divine guidance
of or relating to or constituting testimony
brief and to the point
a profession of belief
someone held in bondage
arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
readily reacting to suggestions and influences
not straightforward
of or pertaining to the nature of a tort
inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
extremely hot
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
a disposition free from stress or emotion
one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy
crossing the Atlantic Ocean
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
stupefied by alcoholic drink
slightly intoxicated
a pale or subdued color
(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
characterized by hard work and perseverance
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
in a passive manner
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
the act of tolerating something
of great force or power
with moderation
the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
taut or rigid
sailing a zigzag course
a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
any dramatic scene
a person who is skilled at planning tactics
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
workplace where skins and hides are tanned
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
capable of being treated as fact
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point
(electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
characterized by method and orderliness
relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
harmonious in sound
a female human offspring
exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
happening or existing or done at the same time
a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
an association of companies for some definite purpose
mock or make fun of playfully
being essentially equal to something
fearless daring
of this earth or world
disclosing unintentionally
make smaller or shorter
induce into action by using one's charm
sticking together
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
a person who tempts others
the activity of communicating
transmitting speech at a distance
affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
the imposition of taxes
the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance
subjected to great tension
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
something that resembles a tapestry in its complex pictorial designs
a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
important in history
a small carved or molded figure
a state of peace and quiet
having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
consciously perceiving
the readiness to perceive sensations
an increase in price or value
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
following or accompanying as a consequence
undergo sequestration by forming a stable compound with an ion
of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
the areas of the brain that process and register incoming sensory information and make possible the conscious awareness of the world
partially conscious
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
tending to select
(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli
of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
mentally or physically infirm with age
a private place of education for the young
systematic investigation to establish facts
cause to be out on a fielding play
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
the act of mixing together
move about, move back and forth
magnitude or extent
decrease in size, range, or extent
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
the act of inclining
(of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars
the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
utter or declare in a very loud voice
intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
a lawman with the rank of sergeant
immediately following in time or order
a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative
complete and without restriction or qualification
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
characterized by extreme care and great effort
showing careful forethought
expressing offensive reproach
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
a particular orthography or writing system
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
an edge tool for cutting grass
an entrance equipped with a hatch
plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
a dress suitable for formal occasions
composed of thin flat plates resembling a knife blade
characteristic of scholars or scholarship
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
of or relating to schools
the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
a wicked or evil person
physics: fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon
a sparkling glittering particle
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
arousing to action or rebellion
tending to further or encourage
settle as sediment
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
requiring sitting or little activity
lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct
foam as if boiling
a man of rank in the ancient regime
a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
someone who speaks by divine inspiration
an observer who perceives visually
marked by care and persistent effort
prevent from being seen or discovered
the act of withdrawing
the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War
a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
belonging to a lower class or rank
not derived from or reducible to something else
a person to whom a secret is entrusted
in the second place
create a representation or model of
occurring or operating at the same time
a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities
relating to or involving classification:classificatory criteria
a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes
based on pretense
a measuring instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface
the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
the act of putting on robes or vestments
any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings
made from or largely consisting of silver
in a widely distributed manner
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
meanly avaricious and mercenary
the highest female voice
practicing great self-denial
to an exceptional degree
being a single and separate person or thing
put into dramatic form
resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
shaped like a spine or thorn
small individual study area in a library
a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
any vertical post or rod used as a support
not castrated
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation
concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
suggestive of a statue
affected manners intended to impress others
not capable of being moved
the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
not easily excited or upset
vigorous and animated
intended to deceive
full of spirit and vitality
not at all
an arrow that is shot from a crossbow
morally degraded
characterized by dignity and propriety
be idle
not circulating or flowing
unpleasantly stormy
someone who settles on land without right or title
a minor short-term fight
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
in a deft manner
shrewd or crafty management of public affairs
advocating or following the socialist principles
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
friendly and pleasant
a connection that fastens things together
a wide channel containing blood
on or starting from the wearer's left
in a superficial manner
an office that involves minimal duties
a surface burn
eellike aquatic North American salamander with small forelimbs and no hind limbs
the second largest continent
a religious society of women who live together as sisters (especially an order of nuns)
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
(Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait
pigeon trained to return home
(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
the act of having and controlling property
the study and classification of human societies
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
having or characterized by or consisting of ten syllables
a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms
a very sleepy state
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
plausible but misleading
make more complex or refined
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
full and loud and deep
serving to bring to mind
a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents
an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces
(Roman mythology) ancient Roman god
the act of consoling
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
someone who pays for goods or services
a professional person authorized to practice law
a condition inferior to an earlier condition
(of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water)
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections
a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean
detach the affections of
the act of nourishing
characterized by quickness and firmness
the quality of being lewd and lascivious
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
very early
the general location where something is
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
general acceptance or use
capable of being wounded or hurt
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
poor people who unfortunately do not have a home to live in
that is on a string
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstone
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
a sustained effort
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
action taken in return for an injury or offense
worthy of a good workman
skill in an occupation or trade
to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry
humorously sarcastic or mocking
the discovery and description of the course of development of something
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
requiring human effort
cover with bread crumbs
of hair that resembles wire in stiffness
feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight
devoid of warmth and cordiality
charming in a childlike or naive way
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
(of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment
a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity
a large stringed instrument
a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower
any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect
a large strong and aggressive woman
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
most important element
existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
characteristic of a man
objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques)
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
mutability in life or nature (especially successive alternation from one condition to another)
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another
susceptible to being defeated
subject to being conquered or overcome
providing justification
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
take out insurance for
a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books)
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
with wings extended in a flying position
(British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
characteristic or habitual practice
a current state of general acceptance and use
conspicuously and offensively loud
marked by a ready flow of speech
with spirals
skillfulness in speaking or writing
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
relating to a case used in some languages
visible
a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
consent to, give permission
a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron
in the fourth place
chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
the property of being able to survive and grow
make more striking or animated
the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)
characterized by high spirits and animation
take away the legal force of or render ineffective
an animal in its second year
someone who cooks food
a hamburger with melted cheese on it
one who writes novels
a professional cook
in a creative manner
the first section of a communication
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability
not any
express the same message in different words
a form of address for an unmarried woman
the act of finishing
a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl
marked by intense physical force
evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
consider to be equal or the same
made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
a loud resonant repeating noise
in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
see fit or proper to act in a certain way
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise
constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
the act of jumping
the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book
a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting
the performance of a part or role in a drama
the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
a college in New Hampshire
a university in Connecticut
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one
(astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs
a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
(Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind
the spirit of the time
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
leave unchanged
a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave)
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
an act of copying
electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds
having services engaged for a fee
to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)
characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity
fashionable and attractive at the time
not moved to serious regard
a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
having or showing interest
examine and note the similarities or differences of
a mistake resulting from neglect
lying with head on paws as if sleeping
in a sparse or scanty way
sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
a vote that blocks a decision
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
ruled by or characteristic of a despot
relating to or occurring or used in typography
a sharp stab of pain
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
a final peremptory demand
an offer of marriage
beyond or outside an area of immediate interest
being present everywhere at once
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
cut in three
one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome
in a coordinated manner
a defensive effort
one of three copies
the property of being triple
a three-legged rack used for support
defiantly aggressive
a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
providing protective supervision
abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
an obvious truth
conforming to truth
on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language
the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies
to an insufficient degree
free from deception or illusion
an insufficient charge
be or form the base for
marked by deception
smaller than normal for its kind
provide with abilities or understanding
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
everyone being of one mind
incapable of being put up with
unselfishly willing to share with others
open and genuine
free from control or responsibility
undergoing no change when acted upon
not easy to combine harmoniously
(followed by `of') not knowing or perceiving
smug self-serving earnestness
lacking a conscience
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
a musical composition for three performers
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
the attribute of being brief or fleeting
of a mental act
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
a channel along the eaves or on the roof
in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
(music) playing in a different key from the key intended
(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient
alter the nature of (elements)
give off (water) through the skin
spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another
something that has been transcribed
make known
someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
convert the genetic information in (a strand of DNA) into a strand of RNA, especially messenger RNA
abstaining from sexual intercourse
beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent
the act of transfering something from one form to another
someone who transfers something
give a transfusion (e.g., of blood) to
accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
having or involving three colors
the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
a three-note major or minor chord
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
occurring every third year or lasting 3 years
a state of arrangement or appearance
the trait of being neat and orderly
a giant planet with a ring of ice particles
cutlery used for serving and eating food
a spear with three prongs
sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
a feeling of alarm or dread
the quality of aiding an enemy
having or denoting a high range
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
tending to betray
the act of vibrating
the quality of being unsteady--varying and unpredictable
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
vibrating slightly and irregularly
hollow out as if making a cave or opening
with the hand swung below shoulder level
fit to be offered for sale
capable of being marketed
the act of selling goods for a living
lacking in integrity
capable of being corrupted
resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface
the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
a disposition to be lenient in judging others
regard with feelings of respect and reverence
profoundly honored
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
an ornamental coating to a building
(of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes
engage in passive relaxation
(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied
differing from a norm or standard
lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
of a speech expressing leave-taking
the act of departing politely
having or showing valor
the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors
eater of fruits and grains and nuts
spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
a person who is owned by someone
of or relating to the external sex organs
able to move freely in all directions
inherent ability
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
of or characteristic of or occurring in spring
an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth
any of various small animals or insects that are pests
the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)
the general estimation that the public has for a person
the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
not being in a specified place
dead
gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
a reeling sensation
in a perpendicular manner
a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land
in truth
confirm the truth of
feeling a need to see others suffer
place out of sight
of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
meat from a deer used as food
easily excused or forgiven
unwillingness to tell lies
the quality of being truthful
looking pale and unhealthy
(law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement
characterized by abundance of verdure
using or containing too many words
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
the manner in which something is expressed in words
providing knowledge
not in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season
contrary to your interests or welfare
lacking grace in movement or posture
uncommonly early or before the expected time
exceptionally bad or displeasing
of or relating to or characterizing Unitarianism
free from constraint
disturb the composure of
not appropriate to the purpose
extending or moving toward a higher place
a violent disturbance
lift forcefully from beneath
air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
express criticism towards
remove the yoke from
(music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
protect by insurance
having a wavy margin and rippled surface
(religion) the world of the dead
make too low an estimate of
make a deliberately low estimate
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
having or consisting of a single cell
a ride in a car
in or into the highest position
someone who communicates by waving
void of expression
an empty area or space
perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation
impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune
wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community
the act of saying farewell
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
of the score in a contest
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
outspoken conceit
cancel officially
the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
the quality or character of life in a city or town
poor and often mischievous city child
playful in an appealingly bold way
located in or characteristic of a city or city life
an upward movement or trend as in business activity
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
(ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
a word borrowed from another language
doctrine that the useful is the good
conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
requiring more than usually expected or thought due
the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
take the place of
exposing human folly to ridicule
grammatical number category referring to two or more items or units
the state of being plural
more than perfect
the metal bob of a plumb line
the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
a political system governed by the wealthy people
of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
study of poetic works
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
appearing as such but not necessarily so
someone who writes plays
an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed
a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
the property of being physically malleable
affording satisfaction or pleasure
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
exactly vertical
full in all respects
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
someone to whom a pledge is made or someone with whom something is deposited as a pledge
causing physical discomfort
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter
having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
having relatively great weight
give evidence of the quality of
of large size for its weight
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
the role of the head of a government department
give evidence of
the act of beating to windward
an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
the part of the stamen that contains pollen
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
having more than one spouse at a time
a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
having a command of or composed in many languages
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
the humanistic study of language and literature
devoted to or appreciative of music
a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased
describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail
any written symbol standing for a sound or syllable or morpheme or word
of or relating to the scientific study of speech sounds
of or relating to speech sounds
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
a collection or stock of drugs
hard as granite
cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned
a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
generous in assistance to the poor
exceedingly or unbelievably great
the act of combining things to form a new whole
photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes
one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
not easily irritated
completely clear and fine
a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
a friendly disposition
characterized by physical misery
the study of physical features of the earth's surface
a scientist trained in physics
the act of examining resemblances
measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity)
processes and functions of an organism
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink
a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck
form flutes in
a small flute
desirous of owning
providing enjoyment
preventing realization or attainment of a desire
deliberately vague or ambiguous
an artful or simulated semblance
a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
the act of puncturing or perforating
used primarily as eating apples
an introductory textbook
of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
contract one's lips
the advancing of a claim
a foreboding about what is about to happen
perceiving the significance of events before they occur
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand
the condition of being prepossessed
prescribed guide for conduct or action
a document that must be accepted and paid by another person
the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming
available only with a doctor's written prescription
slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it
watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)
the next day, the day after, following the present day
postpone or delay needlessly
a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
cause to appear in a new form
laying waste
an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
the quality of having great facility and competence
a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
complete and confirmed integrity
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
immaculately clean and unused
a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation
having an owner
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
the quality of being unaffected by something
the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
(law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them
taking part in an activity
(followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
have in common
foreordain or determine beforehand
having precedence (especially because of longer service)
the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone
a very steep cliff
preceding in time, order, or significance
a change for the better
the trait of practicing caution in advance
having a sharp inclination
an agent that causes a precipitate to form
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
appearing or developing early
clarity of outline
(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
without care or concern
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
followed with enmity as if to harm
textual matter that is added onto a publication
of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree
coming at a subsequent time or stage
a person who owns something
establish something as being later relative to something else
a distinguishing style
the inherent capacity for coming into being
a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
expected to become or be
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
displaying superhuman strength or power
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
an affix that is added in front of the word
manifesting partiality
the act of preferring
disadvantage by prejudice
an early warning about a future event
the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
deeply absorbed in thought
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
too soon or too hasty
like better
the quality of being more noticeable than anything else
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
currently holding an office
praise vociferously
living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
the act of stealing valuable things from a place
exist beforehand or prior to a certain point in time
existing in a former state or previous to something else
the act of buying
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
exceedingly harmful
very severe
a local church community
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
something that produces
strip the skin off
remove body hair with a razor
the state of being a parent
a town in northeastern Texas
functional equality
make a parody of
a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens
of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other
a negotiation between enemies
in a free manner
the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter
the same distance apart at every point
being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
position or manner in which something is situated
a woman who cohabits with an important man
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
a woman master who directs the work of others
of or derived from a personal or family name
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
of or relating to senators
an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)
a quick succession of light rapid sounds
a soft indistinct utterance
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
a person to whom money is paid
a person who is very poor
an insufficient quantity or number
the quality of being small in number
a man who is older and higher in rank than yourself
a style that has the power to evoke feelings
(of e.g. property) capable of being parted or divided
someone who takes part in an activity
become a participant
analyze syntactically by assigning a constituent structure to (a sentence)
the murder of your own father or mother
alter so as to make unrecognizable
(anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism
the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing
the status of a father
(used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic
not responding to some influence or stimulus
not based on reason or evidence
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
a small flat compressed cake of some substance
one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor
suitable for or like a palace
the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
a writer of pamphlets (usually taking a partisan stand on public issues)
can be felt by palpation
lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
characteristic of spectacles or drama
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
cast a shadow upon
protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
a commercial browser
music written for a ballet
a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew)
a small package or bundle
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)
calm (someone, especially oneself)
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church
the doctrine or belief that God is the universe and its phenomena (taken or conceived of as a whole) or the doctrine that regards the universe as a manifestation of God
(antiquity) a temple to all the gods
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul
(New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message
a document written on papyrus
the visual percept of a region
situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
existing everywhere
North America and South America and Central America
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
(Greek mythology) the goddess of healing
an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
produced or growing in extreme abundance
a complete and impressive array
one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
act of changing the lineal order of objects in a group
the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
penetrate mutually or be interlocked
not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition
knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
promise solemnly
extremely steep
the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: after years of oppression they finally revolted
the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
cause to continue or prevail
in keeping with the facts
close enough to be walked to
of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy
an act of deliberate betrayal
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
the art of making perfumes
capable of becoming or being made perfect
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
the act of exploding a percussion cap
lasting three seasons or more
hasty and without attention to detail
the quality of recurring at regular intervals
periapsis in Earth orbit
to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
taking care or paying attention
the act of causing disorder
damage as if by shaking or jarring
persistent determination
cause a celestial body to deviate from a theoretically regular orbital motion, especially as a result of interposed or extraordinary gravitational pull
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
admitting of passage or entrance
the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)
group of people willing to obey orders
having your services engaged for
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
a formal expression by a meeting
light teasing
be silly or tease one another
mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action
excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
use of physical or mental energy
(of language) transparently clear
a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans
the product of percolation
at a retail price
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
the time of person's life when they are a child
line of descent of a purebred animal
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric
the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit
a Catholic sacrament
any person (or institution) who acts as an educator
the profession of a teacher
relating to or involving money
transgressing a moral or divine law
a petty misdeed
liable to sin
of or relating to the feet
a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
a student who holds a scholarship
an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
an athletic contest consisting of five different events
a verse line having five metrical feet
any polyhedron having five plane faces
a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
the next to last syllable in a word
excessively unwilling to spend
characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
(meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside
make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)
having a valence of five
admitting of penetration or passage into or through
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
a timepiece that shows the time of day
check the emission of (sound)
any rod-shaped bacterium
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
inside and toward a center
the act of entering into or through something
a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)
of or forming or resembling a peninsula
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
persevering determination to perform a task
(followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated
(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
express discontent
not done
an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
identically copied from an original
block the action of
express strong disapproval of
put to death as punishment
handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
at a specific prior time
the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
adroitness and cleverness in reply
reject outright and bluntly
a formal way of referring to the condition of something
giving satisfaction
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
a container that is used to put or keep things in
matter that remains after something has been removed
the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor
tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil)
feel bitter or indignant about
containing nothing
show to a different seat
more than is needed, desired, or required
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
impossible to resist
incapable of absorbing or mixing with
recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
a justly deserved penalty
an act causing pain or damage
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
a right or privilege that has been granted
an act or expression of criticism and censure
increase in price or value
as a person
possessing the ability to repel
a Mass celebrated for the dead
an instance of driving away or warding off
(of mail) marked with a destination
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
argue in protest or opposition
temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli
movement that causes the formation of a curve
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel
reformed spiritually or morally
acting or functioning as a regent or ruler
especially fine or decorative clothing
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
capable of being assigned or credited to
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
capable of being reduced
the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case
optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece
an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals
an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
not refined or processed
perform (a church sacrament) ritually
relying on another for support
a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)
the chance to speak
answer back
become young again
a chest especially for storing valuables
spicy or savory condiment
cast or model anew
failing in what duty requires
the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)
restore to the previous state or rank
go back to a statistical means
the act of killing a king
(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
able to control or determine policy
reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
a state at a particular time
the period during which a monarch is sovereign
(baseball) an out that advances the base runners
used in or connected with a sacrifice
blasphemous behavior
the great-grandmother of king David whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
the act of making a sudden noisy break
to a distinct degree
represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward)
suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
skillful in statecraft or management
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
chew the cuds
an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees
plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession
relating to or characterized by rotation
a special type
a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)
excessively fat
disagreeably direct and precise
related to or characteristic of animals of the suborder Ruminantia or any other animal that chews a cud
in a reckless manner
being in the earliest stages of development
(French) a street or road in France
containing salt
characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
acutely insightful and wise
ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
with bitterness, in a resentful manner
disdainfully or ironically humorous
place into a coffin
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)
the act of starting something
giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
tending to promote physical well-being
word of greeting used to begin a letter
the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire
a sudden outburst of cheers
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
rough and crude
the activity of laughing
run after, pick up, and bring to the master
exploring thoroughly
descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously
make a reduction, as in one's workforce
pull inward or towards a center
alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance
reassemble mentally
of amnesia
passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
concerned with or related to the past
a long and thoughtful observation
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
contemplation of things past
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
self-propelled movement
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
with reason or justice
replying
the act of restoring something to its original state
a revival from inactivity and disuse
return to consciousness
to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result
the power of retaining liquid
take revenge for a perceived wrong
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
a lapel on a woman's garment
showing great reverence for god
one whose presence is undesirable
excessively abundant
the quality of being indecent
an obscene act
the act of forcing out someone or something
adhering to moral principles
arousing or provoking laughter
humorously vulgar
the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly
cruel or inhumane treatment
undergo reversion, as in a mutation
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
marked by meekness or modesty
(genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)
make revisions in
treatment of a specific defect
study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
superficially attractive and stylish
an epic poem adapted for recitation
fail to follow suit when able and required to do so
the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done
the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
have an effect for good or ill
arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
discretion in practical affairs
a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting
resolute courageousness
an energetic attempt to achieve something
the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
providing carefully for the future
curving or bulging outward
form a rounded prominence
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
relating to or characteristic of providence
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
imposing or depending on or containing a condition
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
a stipulated condition
characteristic of the provinces or their people
(of persons) lacking art or knowledge
tough and callous by virtue of experience
powerful
an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things
becoming putrid
the organic phenomenon of rotting
suggestive of fireworks
having four sides and four angles
a quantity that is four times as great as another
the dishonesty of a charlatan
kept intact or in a particular condition
an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite
(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
(Christianity) the abode of righteous souls after death
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
marked by precise accordance with details
in a rigorous manner
the abode of God and the angels
a stolen base
the pervading meaning or tenor
someone who supplies provisions (especially food)
gold or silver wire thread
the act of rotating rapidly
curving outward
the outline of a coast
either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
relating to or having the character of a promise
put a law into effect by formal declaration
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
multiply sexually or asexually
a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance
an introduction to a play
the trait of spending extravagantly
biographical sketch
a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure
someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply)
the state of being more than full
intellectually productive
tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length
belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
an official prohibition or edict against something
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
deliver a sermon
agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree
protesting
following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
skilled through long experience
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
code of correct conduct
swell or protrude outwards
the condition of being protuberant
rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
a new convert
not subject to defeat
any barrier to communication or vision
a propelling force
not fanciful or imaginative
characteristic of or befitting poetry
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
the trade of a funeral director
a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university
a careful systematic search
in several ways
add a modifier to a constituent
not having a head or formed without a head
mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
(of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
alternate the direction of motion of
make useful again
lean in a comfortable resting position
the abode of a hermit
withdrawal from your position or occupation
lying down
a theatrical pose created for effect
able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
not submissive to authority
not expected or anticipated
give or restore confidence in
put into a new order or arrangement
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
become faint or more distant
awaiting payment
a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
happen or occur again
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
repeat an earlier theme of a composition
the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
restore to good health or strength
have recourse to
several time
upright in position or posture
convert into direct current
a return of something after a period of abatement
the revival of an unfortunate situation after a period of abatement
seek to employ
having a strong pleasant odor
worthy of respect or honor
yielding a fair profit
burdened with legal or financial obligations
repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
refresh one's memory
create anew
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
capable of being reconciled
a sudden involuntary movement
get or find back
lacking even the rudiments of courage
something or someone turned to for assistance or security
consider again
a change from one state to the opposite state
a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
(pathology) causing no symptoms
a braid of hair at the back of the head
a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces
evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
the most typical example or representative of a type
a morbid fear of water
designed or suitable for competing in a race
making lively and joyful
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
pose a question
a country's withdrawal from international politics
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent
isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
a mild state of nausea
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
lacking clarity of meaning
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
moor at a wharf
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
an attractive combination of good health and happiness
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
on your own
causing destruction or much damage
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
the act of filling something with air
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
feeling hunger
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
a fluid product of inflammation
have or develop complicating consequences
divide into smaller and smaller pieces
(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
markedly new or introducing radical change
the quality of threatening evil
an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem
(of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth
utter with enthusiasm
a major division of a long poem
a solemn and dignified feeling
large in capacity
an associate who shares a room with you
make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force
surrender under agreed conditions
of or relating to hair
a moralistic rebuke
uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting
affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean
lying toward or situated in the west
the trait of being blunt and outspoken
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae
a sudden desire
translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program
(used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals
of or relating to the body or flesh
the dead and rotting body of an animal
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet
a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression
cause to be interested or curious
a subdivision of a written work
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
of or relating to the heart
a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text
being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
the act of marching
a unit of length equal to 3 feet
despicably mean and cowardly
capable of being calculated or estimated
showing or representing to advantage
a person who is tricked or swindled
the close of a musical section
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
a propeller that rotates to push against air
make stronger or defensible
adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
loud confusing disagreeable sounds
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
darkened with overcast
engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
the extinct language of the Semitic people who occupied Canaan before the Israelite conquest
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
accustom gradually to some action or attitude
young and inexperienced
a small smooth rounded rock
a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts
of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees
unpleasantly loud and penetrating
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
administer baptism to
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
the area occupied by singers
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
easily moved to anger
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
showing lack of attention or boredom
a deep opening in the earth's surface
medically unqualified
become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin
a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
draw a line around
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
deviating from a straight course
a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
cause to move around
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
the determination of the actual temporal sequence of past events
being or having or characterized by hue
openly declared as such
a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees
indicating an initial point or origin
the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition
with respect to arithmetic
(physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions
the quality of being universal
a collection of related things intended for use together
a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
involving disadvantage or harm
one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face
involving or constituting a cause
any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
a closed political meeting
a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
having momentous consequences
requiring effort or concentration
a decrease of military personnel or equipment
inflict severe punishment on
an act that has disastrous consequences
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation
a large waterfall
very intense
marked by emotional heat
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
resembling starch
(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records
a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable
extremely robust
the communication of something to the public
of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
conduct a census
harshly critical or expressing censure
marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
a mainly residential district of Manhattan
introduced into as a part of the whole
lack of sensibility
all the plant life in a particular region or period
a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins
physically and mentally fatigued
the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target
a large shawm
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
add padding to
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players
a pitch that is not in the strike zone
the cry of an ass
hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse
a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
a very long fly ball
solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point
a bowl-shaped vessel
shallow container made of metal
an ornament or utensil made of brass
pierce with a spear
a slope or hillside
the side or slope of a hill
a bachelor's degree in nursing
engage in the trade of
a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
unproductive of success
in a rebellious manner
in a triumphant manner
the act of waving
fabric woven from cotton fibers
plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
speak of in an irreverent or impious manner
characterized by profanity or cursing
nonchalantly unconcerned
having an acrid smell
(of color) having the highest saturation
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
noisy and unrestrained mischief
in an aggressive manner
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
brought into existence
an animal with two feet
(used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
(of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back
the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends)
affecting or undertaken by two parties
relating to or dealing with bibliography
using or knowing two languages
decorate with heraldic arms
a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar and castanets
of or relating to or characteristic of Spain or the people of Spain
a long flexible snout as of an elephant
the main stem of a tree
a gay feeling
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
a group of aquatic mammals
the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant
smooth and flowing
the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
prevents access or progress
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
edged or streaked with color
part of a dress above the waist
a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded
too improbable to admit of belief
young bull
a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat
slices of bread that have been toasted
(usually followed by `with' or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
a small open container usually used for drinking
a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
a rude or vulgar fool
spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
the property of being smooth and shiny
the treasurer at a college or university
a borough in Scotland
a member of the middle class
a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
a town in southwestern Montana
a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons)
urge to an unnatural speed
a town in northeastern Minnesota in the heart of the Mesabi Range
borne on the water
irrepressible liveliness and good spirit
in a clumsy manner
box with a lid
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
any organization in which action is obstructed by insistence on unnecessary procedures and red tape
one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
incapable of or resistant to bending
a stiff hair
used especially of organic compounds
a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
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the use of brief expressions
an abrupt discourteous manner
headgear for a horse
the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
place where a broker conducts his business
relating to or associated with the bronchi
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
of or relating to or characteristic of Ireland or its people
the manner in which someone utters a word
lacking warmth and generosity of spirit
a basic group of natural objects
message that is transmitted by radio or television
any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments
U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
the quality of being useful and convenient
call together
returning to health after illness or debility
a person who is recovering from illness
come together so as to form a single product
an inclined surface connecting two levels
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
having much knowledge or education
tending to come together from different directions
advancing in severity
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
the act of carrying something
wilfully obstinate
get over an illness or shock
the action of bruising
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination
a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
the act of moving something from one location to another
the topmost projecting part of an entablature
behave carelessly or indifferently
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
the property of being extremely abundant
a show or display
(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
as much as necessary
having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
the action of coiling or twisting or winding together
be overcome with laughter
the act of escorting while in transit
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
something that hinders as if with bonds
the act of selecting someone or something
perfect and complete in every respect
any disease easily transmitted by contact
the act of sending a message
tending to consume or use often wastefully
the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
a speech sound that is not a vowel
a family of similar musical instrument playing together
harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
make firm or secure
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
an arrangement of parts or elements
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
consider as a possibility
of the same period
goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot
deny the truth of
a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
amount or degree or range to which something extends
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
the contestant you hope to defeat
look down on with disdain
occurring in the same period of time
the region close around a person or thing
voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
capable of being foretold
uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
a future prospect or potential
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
of the color of cream
the part of milk containing the butterfat
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold
a kind of sideboard or buffet
appearing to merit belief or acceptance
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
capable of being believed
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction
liable to rock
a steep rugged rock or cliff
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
an intense desire for some particular thing
(of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
the brain of certain animals used as meat
a deep fissure
the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
a room equipped for preparing meals
of or relating to or used in cooking
stout stick that is larger at one end
a club that is used as a weapon
a serious examination and judgment of something
the quality of conformity to social expectations
acting like an antiseptic
a business that serves other businesses
of or belonging to the class Crustacea
any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
a toiletry designed to beautify the body
spitefully sarcastic
a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
inconceivably extended in space or time
a representation of the earth or the heavens
a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church
either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
a body of people associated together
the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation
confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
give evidence for
rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course
capable of being corrected or set right
the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
secret or hidden
a small flock of grouse or partridge
swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa
a man from your own country
a group of birds
the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
crouch or curl up
declared but not proved
equality of distribution
a retaliatory charge
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
compensate for or counterbalance
appear like
housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
mix or blend
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
experiencing odd bodily sensations
an engagement by contract involving financial obligation
the act of committing a crime
a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
cause to collide
a colloquial expression
formal conversation
in a striking manner
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
confused movement
the act of agitating something
the act of apportioning or distributing something
disposed or willing to comply
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
behave well or properly
a contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses
filled with satisfaction
do or give something to somebody in return
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
be the rival of, be in competition with
the electrode in a transistor through which a primary flow of carriers leaves the region between the electrodes
(used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
good weather with comfortable temperatures
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances
a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit
coalesce or unite in a mass
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
permission to proceed
the giving of a ring as a token of engagement
metal shackles
having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
make a loud noise
loud and clear
discovered or determined by scientific observation
assign to a class or kind
a brass instrument without valves
utter in trumpet-like sounds
the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
commodities offered for sale
the quality of occupying the same position or area in space
formal ceremony about important occasions
happen simultaneously
causing cohesion
(physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid
matching point for point
cooperate as a traitor
a physician who specializes in psychiatry
come or be in close contact with
having the same ancestral language
a supplement to a will
add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
a project of personal concern to someone
cook in nearly boiling water
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
serving or intended to coerce
including all or everything
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
a casual or unexpected convergence
become gelatinous
be face to face with
hardened conventionality
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
related by blood or marriage
a large number of things or people considered together
disposed or willing to comply
correspondence in form or appearance
make visible
reveal in private
surrendered as a penalty
a coming together of people
establish a forest on previously unforested land
make contact or come together
one after the other
agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
dedicate to a deity by a vow
enroll into service compulsorily
resistant to change
the person who delivers over or commits merchandise
the person to whom merchandise is delivered over
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
bearing in mind
a class of verbs having the same inflectional forms
something that joins or connects
(of a pinnate leaflet) having only one pair of leaflets
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
express or state indirectly
guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
a point conceded or yielded
a composition for orchestra and a soloist
become pregnant
write a petition for something to somebody
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
bring into consonance or accord
make (one thing) compatible with (another)
acknowledge defeat
encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
include or contain
compacted by ironing
capable of being compressed or made more compact
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
be consistent in form, tenor, or character
characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
an index of all main words in a book along with their immediate contexts
a tubular wind instrument
the occupation and skills of a confectioner
a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
a member of a conference
of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War
be conducive to
any violent blow
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
having high relative density or specific gravity
treat condescendingly
develop due to condensation
the action of alienating
the feeling of being alienated from other people
transferable to another owner
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
make politically neutral and thus inoffensive
a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object
a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
wood of any of various alder trees
an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances
arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
in an aloof manner
hours or days of work in a calendar week
the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
have a disagreement over something
necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
every second one of a series
in a zealous manner
with anger
an annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year
the act of forming an alliance or confederation
make easier
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
a friendly nation
clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down
passing reference or indirect mention
a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes
traveling by foot
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
an addition that was not included in the original plan
take the initiative and go on the offensive
fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)
volcanic rock consisting of large fragments fused together
make tight or tighter
an affirmative
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
a vehicle that can fly
the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
a reply of affirmation
a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
cause to feel sorrow
a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
cheerful compliance
muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye
a light shade of red
the contractile aperture in the center of the iris of the eye
a person with congenital albinism: white hair and milky skin
a very light white
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
move or cause to move back and forth
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
having little or no perceptible weight
highly recommended
on the contrary
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs
without water
harsh criticism or disapproval
having life or vigor or spirit
lack of generosity in trifling matters
express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
in a critical manner
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
arousing or holding the attention
relating to or producing insensibility
a historian who writes annals
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
a game played with playing cards
disabled in the feet or legs
(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
be earlier in time
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
the relation between causes and effects
at or near the south pole
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
attach to
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
(Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
not known or lacking marked individuality
a solution that conducts electricity
a group of Niger-Congo languages spoken primarily in southeastern Mali and northern Ghana
a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
walk about
by divine means
hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
characterized by friendship and good will
a state of friendship and cordiality
a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
not brought about by coercion or force
having a strong desire for success or achievement
the act of mastering or subordinating someone
(of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
a combination or blend of diverse things
to bring or combine together or with something else
temperature measured by a mercury thermometer
inclined toward or displaying love
an artifact that belongs to another time
a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase
any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
to a sufficient degree
turned about in order or relation
corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
someone who is skilled at analyzing data
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
(often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem
accompanying
the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and)
a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
operating or living on land and in water
greatness of magnitude
the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held
characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
someone who flies a balloon
shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant
symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
revoke formally
performed with great precision
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
cause to stop
move away from a place into another direction
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
rub hard or scrub
in an honest manner
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
impairment resulting from long use
a state of conflict between persons
inferior in number or size or amount
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
grant remission of a sin to
the act of approaching or entering
capable of being reached
someone elected to honorary membership in an academy
easy to meet or converse or do business with
(civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
use foul or abusive language towards
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)
a deep wide chasm
unclothed especially below the waist or featuring such nudeness
refrain from voting
someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
existing in great number or quantity
an action that is vicious or vile
deny or renounce
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
being here now
with the help of or owing to
a polite name for any woman
a monastery ruled by an abbot
cause to feel shame
a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
the act of adding notes
the general appearance of a publication
arranged in order according to the alphabet
in a persuasive manner
with few mistakes
showing humiliation or submissiveness
the act of abiding (enduring without yielding)
cleansing the body by washing
the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish
of or relating to or near the abdomen
of or relating to the pelvis
electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves
obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
(physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body
change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
a disorder in one's mental state
in bed
the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
sticking fast
the act of fastening things together
lacking in usefulness or value
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
become rotten
someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
shrewdness shown by keen insight
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
a public promotion of some product or service
a stroke of ill fortune
the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
existing or living or growing or operating in the air
an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
deserving to be admitted
a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
notify, usually in advance
making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials
a feeling of profound love and admiration
the state of actually existing objectively
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
marked for certain death
a sharp bitterness
a sullen moody resentful disposition
dilute acetic acid
a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise
go or travel along with
approach with an offer of sexual favors
provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
a judgment of not guilty
strong and sharp
affording grounds for legal action
harshness of manner
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
the state of being genuine
the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
serve as a means of entrance
inaccurate in pitch
designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body
the highest point (of something)
to agree or express agreement
inform
a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
a very old person
the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
color azure
any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
treat cruelly
sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
(of buildings and rooms) having ample space
cause to become awake or conscious
make aware
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
an ointment containing a fragrant resin
of or relating to or characteristic of Venice or its people
at every point
in a graphic way
a recording barometer
representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
the act of storing something
(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)
a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders
predict from an omen
enlarge or increase
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
(Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn
pertaining to an auricle of the heart
relating to or characterized by an aura
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
a shallow and rectangular briefcase
declare legally insane
a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
a favorable omen
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
perform an autopsy on a dead body
a company that is completely controlled by another company
a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground
being a smooth continuous motion
a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things
existing as an independent entity
a political system governed by a single individual
a biography of yourself
a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
a rough bed (as at a campsite)
spread or daub (a surface)
get up on the back of
serve in a specific professional capacity
cover by strewing
provide with a berth
deprive through death
feeling or showing love and affection
qualified for by right according to law
having or arising from a benefice
in an active manner
kindness of disposition or manner
a spoken blessing
a kind act
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
with the legs stretched far apart
consider or ponder something carefully
(botany) a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete
a stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial
the offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred
someone who marries one person while already legally married to another
a mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
someone who originates or causes or initiates something
in good time
a recurrent time marked by major holidays
become of
put in the mind of someone
preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books
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doing or producing good
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
cry loudly
declare (a dead person) to be blessed
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
a mock scepter carried by a court jester
much trodden and worn smooth or bare
to the maximum degree
marked by good fortune
make steady
a beckoning gesture
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
one of the eight sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount
a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking
diffusing warmth and friendliness
cover with liquid before cooking
be exposed
a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions
lower in range than tenor and higher than bass
a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
notably out of the ordinary
the act of nodding the head
an entertainment that is offered to the public
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
regret strongly
a mournful poem
endow with a benefice
the act of appealing for help
the act of praying for divine protection
represent falsely
a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
decorate
become friends with
something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
be envious of
the production of heat or electricity
causing or able to cause nausea
in a wanton manner
something that inspires dislike
an embodiment of the qualities of a god
the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
a suggestion of some quality
make peace with
arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
apoapsis in Earth orbit
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
not faithful to religion or party or cause
be a part or attribute of
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
in a capricious manner
similar to or containing or dissolved in water
having a hemispherical vault or dome
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
the activity of supplying or providing something
consider in a comprehensive way
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
(biology) growth in the thickness of a cell wall by the deposit of successive layers of material
be owned by
enough to be estimated or measured
a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley
official recognition or approval
an man-made opening
a disappointing decline after a previous rise
(Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament
extravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance
act as or like a clown
(meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center
the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
before noon
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
a collection of selected literary passages
a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
the section of a choral ode answering a previous strophe in classical Greek drama
an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
having or expressing strong emotions
suffering severe physical strain or distress
any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
devoid of objectionable language
belonging to or lasting from times long ago
give an antique appearance to
covered with a roof
a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components
murder of a public figure by surprise attack
achieved or reached
hit at an angle
with a side or oblique glance
made of wood of the ash tree
the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
harsh or severe speech or behavior
a will to succeed
a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden
make a charge against or accuse
at an oblique angle
a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
provide physical relief, as from pain
loss of excess weight (as by dieting)
flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
in a very offensive manner
a medication to be taken by inhaling it
a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel
correspond in vowel sounds
capable of being applied
anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
(law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred)
having the same vowel sound occurring with different consonants in successive words or stressed syllables
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
become similar to one's environment
the most powerful members of a society
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads
a large fleet
a place where arms are manufactured
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
a group of many islands in a large body of water
an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
spiritual being attendant upon God
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
a bishop of highest rank
the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Anglican church
accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
of or relating to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
simple and natural
someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
past due
not paid
to a notorious degree
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence
(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure
in a presumptuous manner
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
look for and gather
pointed directly ahead
disturb the arrangement of
make less hostile
consider bad or wrong
release from entanglement of difficulty
take the burden off
the feeling that something is about to happen
a person who deals tactfully with others
wisdom in the management of public affairs
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
an official engaged in international negotiations
as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis
a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
extremely
cause to lose one's composure
providing or experiencing physical discomfort
remove the outer cover or wrapping of
compatibility in opinion and action
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
cause to lose or change color
capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing
capable of being perceived clearly
(cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit
wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
relating to a specific field of academic study
in an obscure manner
in a manner lacking interest or vitality
relating to or showing a difference
distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus)
become distinct and acquire a different character
showing modest reserve
an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
a logician skilled in dialectic
subject to a medical analysis
of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms
thunderous verbal attack
the act of dispersing or diffusing something
the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
a diligent effort
gathered together or made less diffuse
reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
make larger
think moodily or anxiously about something
add details, as to an account or idea
show disapproval by discouraging
give displeasure to
fail to satisfy
widely separated especially in space
cut open or cut apart
make believe with the intent to deceive
an adult female hog
make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
interfere in someone else's activity
take the covers off
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
bar temporarily
deceptive or fraudulent
cause to separate
sprinkled with seed
useless or profitless activity
distribute loosely
live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
become soft or softer
the termination of a meeting
the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
the act of protesting
involving or likely to cause controversy
declare unfit
free from enchantment
destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
partial or complete nakedness
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
the state of being held in low esteem
marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
become free
unaffected by self-interest
in a disparaging manner
prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
be obedient to
inequality or difference in some respect
lack of equality
the act of dispensing (giving out in portions)
spreading widely or driving off
not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
serving or tending to divide or separate
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
the trait of being unwilling to obey
the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
capable of distinguishing
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught
causing one to believe the truth of something
a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
freeing from fear and anxiety
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
a mark against a person for misconduct or failure
a leader engaged in civil administration
the time when something ends
humiliate or depress completely
cause to break up or cease to function
a plant or animal naturalized in a region
a substance for cleaning the teeth
speak out against
severe disapproval
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money
assign a name or title to
the divisor of a fraction
a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work
be a sign or indication of
having little or no integrity
bear the expenses of
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
exalt to the position of a God
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
assume a different shape or form
arising from error
melt or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
a drawing intended to explain how something works
a state of melancholy depression
represented accurately or precisely
act of receiving pleasure from something
express strong disapproval of
contemptuous disregard
lose confidence or hope
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
rigidly accurate
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
a cruel and oppressive dictator
showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
choose not to consume
furnish
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
turn away from by persuasion
drive out by frightening
wicked and cruel behavior
markedly different from an accepted norm
(law) a gift of real property by will
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute
tending to deter
take away a part from
dislike intensely
with respect to the outside
lower the value of something
express strong disapproval of
the act of causing to become less
a low pitch that is loud and voluminous
degree of psychological or intellectual profundity
lessen the activity or force of
serving as or designed to impose punishment
hand over to the authorities of another country
the act of putting something somewhere
a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution
a ship abandoned on the high seas
treat or speak of with contempt
a child of your son or daughter
by an unbroken line of descent
proceeding by descent from an ancestor
the act of changing your location in a downward direction
something that aids or promotes well-being
resulting from or employing derivation
contemptuous laughter
gotten through environmental forces
the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
disagreeable sounds
not in accord
the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument)
make clear and (more) comprehensible
grow weak and thin or waste away physically
an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
(baseball) a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness
derive by reason
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
female cat
of or relating to Elizabeth I of England or to the age in which she ruled as queen
free from slavery or servitude
prevent commerce
occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
give encouragement to
capable of being perceived by the senses
a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic
the act of coming (or going) out
come out into view, as from concealment
prepare according to a formula
represent or express something abstract in tangible form
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
the act of stopping something
decorate with colors
(of a situation) exceptionally tense
composed of more than one part
exhaled breath
feeling no shame
flow under pressure
give out or emit (also metaphorically)
a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
drained physically
marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay
bursting into flower
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
a large flow
cause to flee
come out of
with low volume
removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
a self-centered person with little regard for others
(logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that a contradiction arises if any proposition is introduced that cannot be derived from the axioms of the system
producing a strong effect
occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus'
make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark
make better or more attractive
consume all of one's attention or time
a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
issue an injunction
form by carving
not working or taking effect
grant voting rights
impress or affect deeply
the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time
the act of entailing property
provide with power and authority
in an intense manner
raise the status of
put into a rage
in a rich and lavish manner
weaken mentally or morally
a person or firm that employs workers
a worker who is hired to perform a job
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise
compete with successfully
a person appointed or elected to represent others
a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity)
given as an honor without the normal duties
no longer active in your work or profession
leave one's country of residence for a new one
increased in amount or degree
the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area
intended for wide distribution
abandon by leaving out in the open air
a state of danger involving risk
native to or confined to a certain region
held dear
make attractive or lovable
an extra or repeated performance
penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
(of a liquid) giving off bubbles
(law) the calendar of a court
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
an official written record of names or events or transactions
relating to or involving dogma
devised
a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation
something that is discovered
being or having the nature of a god
the number by which a dividend is divided
capable of being or liable to be divided or separated
social control by dominating
be in control
rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
give to a charity or good cause
(medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host)
the recipient of funds or other benefits
in a prominent way
superior development of one side of the body
domestic activities or life
clothing in general
someone who distills alcoholic liquors
a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling
in an official role
remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
the sterilization of an animal
persuading not to do or believe something
a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder
swell from or as if from internal pressure
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
capable of being distended
displaying a sense of being better than others
affect as in thought or feeling
many and different
diverging from another or from a standard
the condition or result of being changeable
dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness
take away possessions from someone
send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
legally take something in place of a debt payment
of or belonging to or active during the day
the termination or destruction of union
a man's close-fitting jacket
a lively interest
be greater in significance than
refuge from danger or observation
suitable for use as food
subject to import tax
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram
a flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead)
having legal efficacy or force
having characteristics associated with women and considered undesirable in men
a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
remove completely from recognition or memory
declared publicly
a formal or authoritative proclamation
make understand
(computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
forceful and extreme and rigorous
give an account of
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals)
a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen
conclusive in a process or progression
towards the side exposed to wind
without stop or interruption
the raised helical rib going around a screw
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
(ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color
imprisonment (especially for a long time)
allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously
small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
young duck
wither, as with a loss of moisture
a domestic servant
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
a way of selling a company's product either directly or via distributors
a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
a polygon with 10 sides and 10 angles
a number in the decimal system
something that strongly attracts attention and admiration
a flight maneuver
lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
a gambler who wins a bet
the presentation of a debutante in society
a cynical feeling of distrust
the quality of being fraudulent
of distinguished importance
characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
capable of being defended
far along in time
without preparation or reflection
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
a room where books are kept
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
loss due to not showing up
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
having something undesirable neutralized
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
a class of nouns or pronouns or adjectives in Indo-European languages having the same (or very similar) inflectional forms
something that is required in advance
(poetic) occurring in the dark or night
a person who shows fear or timidity
land and the buildings on it
curing or healing is possible
a despicable coward
extreme greed for material wealth
convert code into ordinary language
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
an approximate definition or example
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
a line generated by a point on a circle rolling along a straight line
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
a verse line having ten syllables
a young swan
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
cephalopods having eight short tentacles plus two long ones
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
a point asserted as part of an argument
without advance planning
a sudden unexpected event
creation by mental activity
of persons
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
a strongbox for holding cash
resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations
a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
spreading or spread throughout
a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
(American football) the act of catching a pass in football
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
characterized by romantic imagery
a woman's pump with medium heel
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare
lacking in sophistication or worldliness
foreordain by divine will or decree
very light colored
the content of a particular field of knowledge
give out (breath or an odor)
a personal journal (as a physical object)
exercising influence or control
newly come into prominence
mistakenly believed
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
the act of rejecting something
(law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)
live on or in a host, as of parasites
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
discern or comprehend
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
appropriate to
the act of putting something in working order again
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
make less dense
treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
an illegal daily lottery
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
estimate the value of (property) for taxation
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
a usually brief attempt
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
of momentous or ominous significance
a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
known widely and usually unfavorably
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
an organization created for business ventures
evil fame or public reputation
mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'
the act of applying paint to a surface
of or in a condition of social order
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
not convincing
give a healthy elasticity to
not common or ordinarily encountered
not worth considering
repeat after memorization
the center of the Earth
(finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation
produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes
denial of any connection with or knowledge of
prudent
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
declared as fact
return to an original state
restriction imposed by the government on documents or weapons that are available only to certain authorized people
the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
(used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous
functioning in a supporting capacity
an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly
a firm engaged in trading
be attached
devoid of passion or feeling
a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
the act of reprieving
incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure
act in opposition to
anything that harms or destroys
total destruction
deteriorate in health
release, as from one's grip
unify again, as of a country
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
ambiguous (especially in the negative)
a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
not safe to eat
work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
(counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
roused to anger
in a close manner
a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
capture the attention or imagination of
a group of warships organized as a tactical unit
any of various platforms built into a vessel
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
excessively greedy and grasping
enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
creating or arousing excitement
the act of preventing
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
your basis for belief or disbelief
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
the act of giving
in an aroused state
an offensive disrespectful impudent act
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
cause to decide
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
put clothing on one's body
get the meaning of something
not processed or subjected to analysis
the act of renewing
cause somebody to adapt or reform socially or politically
marked by difficulty of style or expression
of or relating to plants or botany
the act of doing or performing again
any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
in accompaniment or as a companion
show and train
the process of becoming obsolete
broken away from sameness or identity or duplication
conspicuous in position or importance
picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
the quality of having a sharp edge or point
that confounds or contradicts or confuses
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
get caught
a message refusing to accept something that is offered
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
a formal command or admonition
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
someone who devotes himself completely
of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
easily spread
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
covered with or containing or consisting of ice
lacking the warmth of life
in a cold and icy manner
refuse to let have
a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
full of love and generosity
pleasant and agreeable
deprive of the possession of real estate
a person who is member of one's class or profession
having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion)
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
something jumbled or confused
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
providing assistance or serving a useful function
producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
being favorably inclined
lacking zest or vivacity
a characteristic to be considered
in an impolite manner
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
something won (especially money)
a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
the activity of persuading someone to buy
a sculpture representing a human or animal
traveling across
clarifying by use of examples
unavoidable
make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten
a harsh mixture of sounds
the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
the act of suspending activity temporarily
the state of being contingent on something
(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
having companions or an escort
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives
launch an attack or assault on
connecting without a break
not selective of a single class or person
the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
impelling or impelled forward
the act or an instance of satisfying
in some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
the trait of being willing to obey
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
an undeveloped field of study
(prosody) a system of versification
a struggle between rivals
a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
all the plant and animal life of a particular region
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
device that removes something from whatever passes through it
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
putting an end to all debate or action
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
(physics) the property of being isotropic
used of buildings
make worse or less effective
personal characteristics that are inherited at birth
relaxed and easy activity
(Roman mythology) Roman god of war and agriculture
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
add a flaw or blemish to
the most important and magnificent in adornment
following in time or order
see for the first time
to or over a great extent or range
yield (to)
set straight or right
cause damage or affect negatively
of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
(logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition
make ready for action or use
the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
in an open way
one of a series of texts for students learning to read
serving as an introduction or preface
engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
free from danger or risk
state firmly
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
the act of decorating a house or room
(with `in') guardianship over
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
give advice to
intended to deceive
status established in order of importance or urgency
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
forward in time or order or degree
any unwholesome or desperate condition
a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony
not eager
full of juice
full of juice
intended to attract notice and impress others
the place where two or more things come together
excessively forward
apart from anything else
something of little value or significance
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
presenting favorable circumstances
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
an unfavorable omen
the act of acquiring something
a meeting of people for consultation
an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
(mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged
in a gross manner
designed to be changed from one use or form to another
a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
the underlying structure
lacking power
an article of clothing
(of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior
to or in a foreign country
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
existing as or having characteristics of a gas
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
one of the outstanding players in a tournament
the area in which something exists or lives
feeling or showing anger
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
praise, glorify, or honor
conduct business
cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
an inadequate payment
a strong line
tamper, with the purpose of deception
accept as true
the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot
a person with whom you are acquainted
the act of exploding or bursting
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
feel envious towards
an event that combines things in a mixture
a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
incapable of being avoided or prevented
legally valid
become liquid
impossible to avoid or evade:inescapable conclusion
equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources
the act of expelling a person from their native land
a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)
capable of being melted and fused
not alike or similar
full of fun and high spirits
the quality of being polite and respectable
conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research
belief in multiple Gods
an elaborate manner of doing something
discontented as toward authority
nontechnical name for any of numerous edible marine and freshwater spiny-finned fishes
of a seeker
of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice
softly bright or radiant
of or belonging to heaven or god
an extreme attainment
make someone do something
difficult to deal with
a slowly moving mass of ice
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
habitually speaking the truth
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
in an unjust manner
going or proceeding or going in advance
one paid to accompany or assist or live with another
the craft of composing type and printing from it
a narrow opening
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
bind with something round or circular
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
relating to or containing acetic acid
three people considered as a unit
greater in size or importance or degree
in a precise manner
not widely distributed
cause to become one with
(virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts
(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
about average
uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
(bread and pastries) cooked by dry heat (as in an oven)
the property of having a naturally light complexion
struggling for effect
extremely irritating to the nerves
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
very close or connected in space or time
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
consider or hold as true
ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something
an illusory feat
acting through or dependent on an intervening agency
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation
esteem lightly
unflinching in battle or action
give qualities or abilities to
a sense of propriety and consideration for others
immune to attack
having successive letter joined together
the process of giving careful thought to something
disposed to believe on little evidence
follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
a restraint that checks the motion of something
prevent from entering
lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
give an incentive for action
thinness of edge or fineness of point
be worthy or deserving
required by rule
of or relating to or concerning theology
the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor
(law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial
the act of beginning something new
undertake a journey or trip
the act of admitting someone to enter
expressing much in few words
skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
near or close to but not necessarily touching
a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence
intensity or forcefulness of expression
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
permission to do something
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
(American football) blocking a player's path with your body
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
accept as legally binding and valid
fill with revolutionary ideas
order by virtue of superior authority
away from the outer edge
any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business
someone who uses art to represent something
in a formal manner
either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
written contract or certificate of insurance
infectious
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
something that remunerates
in a harsh and grating manner
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
the ability to comprehend
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
understood perfectly
a long narrow excavation in the earth
make strong or stronger
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
unusual mental ability
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system
used to preface a command or reproof or request
(of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium
(of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume
cause to be a concomitant
exasperate or irritate
pressing importance requiring speedy action
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
contain or hold
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
production of a certain amount
the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
extremely sharp or intense
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
all the animal life in a particular region or period
unusually or exceptionally
made greater in size or amount or degree
ask (a person) to do something
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
coarsely ground foodstuff
the act of swimming
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
the main body of a written work (as distinct from illustrations or footnotes etc.)
receive a communication from someone
refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
adequate for the purpose
a way or means to achieve something
the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
temporary cessation or suspension
spur on
join the military
long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation
much greater than the normal
so as to be complete
(Christianity) any of about 70 theologians in the period from the 2nd to the 7th century whose writing established and confirmed official church doctrine
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
lessen, diminish, or curtail
the act of deviating from a vertical position
worth remembering
a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages
(comparative and superlative of `early') more early than
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as on behalf of rather than in behalf of)
awkwardly simple and provincial
the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
a set of standards adopted by the moving pictures experts group for the compression of digital video and audio data or a file of data compressed according to those standards
transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
an act of extreme wickedness
the convent of a community of nuns
a mistake resulting from inattention
literature in metrical form
not opportune
gotten under control
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
used in polite request
a mild rebuke or criticism
based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously
the act of invading
of e.g. advice
having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)
situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
judge to be right or commendable
a victory (as in a race or other competition)
of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
feelings of allegiance
again but in a new or different way
mental ability
make a copy of with the intent to deceive
a detailed analysis
the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
having or put to a practical purpose or use
contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
taking delight in beauty
pleasant-smelling
(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
made lively or spirited
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current
an inclination to do kind or charitable acts
covered with water
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
combine (electronic signals)
the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)
a conveyance that transports people or objects
characteristic of or befitting a friend
copy that is not the original
obviously contrived to charm
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
liable to answer to a higher authority
something that causes or entails suffering
shockingly repellent
possessing or displaying courage
characteristic of the fields or country
disposed to attack
flow in a spurt
fearful expectation or anticipation
not marked by fine distinctions
the property of being ingenious
marked by self-restraint and reticence
a baby born
earlier in time
strange and unconventional behavior
comparatives of `soon' or `early'
preceding in time or order
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
marked by anger or resentment or hostility
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)
owning or consisting of land or real estate
the quality of being similar
give life-time employment to
a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks
not still wet
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
(obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person's health and temperament
the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
characterized by anger
a damage or loss
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
do away with completely, without leaving a trace
happening or recurring at regular intervals
associated with women and not with men
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
extremely precise with great attention to details
usable for a specific purpose
the nations of the European continent collectively
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
totally and definitely
(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
(botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
(electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value
develop and grow
greatly increased as by multiplication
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
the financial means whereby one lives
social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.
in an obsequious manner
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
show to be right by providing justification or proof
destroy completely
tried unsuccessfully
(intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
a pressing or urgent situation
existing or coming before
presaging or likely to bring good luck
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
to an extraordinary extent or degree
apparently destined
use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
continue talking
marked by care and effort
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
deliberately unfriendly behavior
being in effect or operation
an abundance of material possessions and resources
a customary way of operation or behavior
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
characterized by active hostility
speak, plead, or argue in favor of
a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
an integrated course of academic studies
a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
bitter conflict
having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws
(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
the act of attacking
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
holding or containing nothing
the act of bending something
moving swiftly
the quality of being something that holds you back
make a great effort at a mental or physical task
(of an electric arc) continuous
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
opinion or judgment
support oneself
an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
lacking fine distinctions or detail
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
cause to come out in a squirt
moving slowly and gently
an item that is incidental
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
(of e.g. volcanos) permanently inactive
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
bring to an end or halt
the act of inducing hypnosis
the activity of constructing something again
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
highest in extent or degree
a strip forming the outer edge of something
separate or apart in time
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
compete for something
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
the act of going out
marked by excited activity
entrance by force or without permission or welcome
a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
make an alteration to
go in search of or hunt for
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
remove (an unknown variable) from two or more equations
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
the hard durable wood of any oak
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
inaccessible and sparsely populated
the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
a small vessel for travel on water
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
verbal criticism
radically new or original
make less severe or harsh
assert to be true
made or become different in some respect
the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory
an unfortunate development
(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar
a yarn made partly or entirely of metal
make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated
make repayment for or return something
made less in size or amount or degree
a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
to the greatest extent
the philosophical study of being and knowing
of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood
(used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely
a human being
the act of throwing yourself down
having a set of mutually perpendicular axes
consisting of or made up of bone
a charge imposed and collected
capable of meeting financial obligations
in circumference
the trait of being unduly vain and conceited
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
that may be accepted or conceded
near or close by
devoid of violence or disruption
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
ready and able to resort to force or violence
(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
excluded from a society
cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic
position 100 in a countable series of things
declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
glassware collectively
according to nature
marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
come together, usually for a purpose
morally or legally constraining or binding
exchange messages
an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
incapable of physical sensation
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
communication by means of transmitted signals
a distinctive style or manner
in a legal manner
the quality of being limited or restricted
transmitting light
make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
made of grain or relating to grain or the plants that produce it
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
a square dance figure
endowed with the capacity to reason
measured or expressed in numbers
to an indefinite extent
difficult or impossible to perceive or discern
as if under the influence of alcohol
any occupant who dwells in a place
convey or express a meaning
original and of a kind not seen before
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
a regular trip
not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)
the quality of being arresting or highly emotional
the opinion of a group as determined by voting
a reminder of past events
expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
of a particle or body or system
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
rich in significance or implication
at breakneck speed
a headlong plunge into water
lacking piety or reverence for a god
capable or worthy of being perceived
hostile or indifferent to religion
(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
overcome by superior force
thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
secret agreement
a position on a basketball team
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
a numbered list
beyond calculation or measure
new
joined in matrimony
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
disgust so strong it makes you feel sick
having the power of driving or impelling
fastened with strings or cords
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
the fifth sign of the zodiac
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
a crime less serious than a felony
not just or fair
a solitary place
in complete agreement
characteristic of a fossil
cause to change
magnifier of the image of small objects
a card game played by one person
a clandestine love affair
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
group of people related by blood or marriage
a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end
impose something unpleasant
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
place or position wrongly
structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
very sophisticated especially because of surfeit
lacking moral discipline
being in force or having or exerting force
a disturbance of the peace or of public order
an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
of colors that are bright and gaudy
originating outside the body
make up something artificial or untrue
an activity that varies from a norm or standard
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
caused to fall to the ground
not clearly understood or expressed
come from
a cause of great suffering and distress
in equal amounts or shares
without law or control
not conforming to the law
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
exercising caution or showing care or attention
a brief swim in water
the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
composed or performed by a single voice or instrument
executed with proper legal authority
total forgetfulness
a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
unhurried and with care and dignity
in a logical manner
a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes)
the trait of not trusting others
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
a flamboyant deceiver
not to your liking
the ceremony or sacrament of marriage
not in agreement or harmony
hurt the feelings of
training to improve strength or self-control
an obligation to pay or do something
deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
mentally quick
a message describing how something is to be done
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together
an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
the opening of a jar or bottle
seating on the main floor in a theater
a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
with strength or in a strong manner
provide with decoration
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
the act of constraining
restrict or confine, I limit you to two visits to the pub a day
not changeable
of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
using force to cause something to occur
an instance of oratory
make conspicuous or noteworthy
the trait of seeming ill at ease
the departure of a vessel from a port
of or relating to or involving light or optics
conformity with rules or standards
reflecting light
informal or natural
not decided or not known
a natural effortlessness
located at or near the back of an animal
commit forever
Scottish word for a lake
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
overcome by conquest
mild and pleasant
change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
the work of a minister of religion
vehement oratory
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
ship traffic
the act of disapproving or condemning
(metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
showing consideration and thoughtfulness
a fit of weeping
diverging from a common point
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
evil or harmful in nature or influence
widely accepted as true or worthy
worthy of notice
not prudent or wise
intense nervous anticipation
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
having undisturbed continuity
(music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ
the act of increasing the density of something
change the position of (figures or bodies) in space without rotation
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
render capable or able for some task
a display of ornamental speech or language
greatest in status or authority or power
incapable of being explained or accounted for
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
inspiring scornful pity
the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon
lacking ease or grace
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency
playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack
utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)
feeling no fear
have ownership or possession of
free from provincial prejudices or attachments
a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
representing people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph
one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
not active physically or mentally
the scientific study of language
changed in form or character
an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely
not showing due care or attention
pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
become worse or disintegrate
something sentimental or trite
clearly manifest
an English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament
commercially inactive
convert into sounds or pictures
strong feelings of dislike
use up, consume fully
full of or exhibiting respect
having a circular shape
persuaded of
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's chest
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
fill, soak, or imbue totally
relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
not important
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside
the state of relying on something
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
tending to find and call attention to faults
part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
refuse to acknowledge
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
infer from incomplete evidence
lowered in value
marked by assurance
make a disclaimer about
the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them
having the power or quality of deciding
the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
constancy of tone or pitch or inflection
a reservation where animals are protected
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
(religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
lacking discretion
a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature
a hollow cylindrical shape
natural and unstudied
not either
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
brilliant
associated with men and not with women
a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor
the style of a particular artist or school or movement
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
peacefully resistant in response to injustice
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
lightness in movement or manner
a decrease in price or value
occurring at the beginning
contingent on something else
exceeding in heaviness
music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
amounting to a large indefinite number
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
indicating the most important performer or role
a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
unsatisfactory
deliver a harangue to
selected or chosen for special qualifications
first in rank or degree
causing hurt
having fair knowledge of
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
lacking power or ability
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
a segment of a citrus fruit
wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting
a state in which martial law applies
the act of disturbing something or someone
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
situated in or facing or moving toward the west
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
force or drive out
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
declaiming wildly
arid land with little or no vegetation
killed in battle
not suitable or advisable
make payment to
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
small air-breathing arthropod
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
predict in advance
make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
suggest as a logically necessary consequence
of or relating to or characteristic of the Normans
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
estimated by comparison
either of two parts that mutually complete each other
not provident
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong
capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve
the cutting part of a drill
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
put in position in relation to other things
a feeling of calm
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
a female deity
an act of intending
the quality of prevailing generally
hate coupled with disgust
the feeling that men should treat one another like brothers
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea
the act or process of complicating
the activity of writing by hand
the act of officially naming a candidate
a brief treatise on a subject of interest
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
willful lack of care and attention
larceny by threat of violence
destroy and strip of its possession
not of or from a profession
difficult to analyze or understand
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
the navy of the United States of America
systematic training by multiple repetitions
a biased way of looking at or presenting something
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
make happy or satisfied
army unit smaller than a division
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
a tentative insight into the natural world
a person who is able to write and has written something
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
the person or thing chosen or selected
lack of physical or natural qualifications
having more than one possible meaning
the act of exhausting something entirely
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
lowest in rank or importance
in an insincerely false manner
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
affording an abundant supply
an occurrence of thorough mixing
of no value or worth
greatly pleasing or entertaining
make an addition (to)
a particular moral excellence
the act of taking something that is offered
(theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence
getting in someone's way
a movement into or inward
moral soundness
the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
ludicrously odd
the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
the body of teachers and administrators at a school
having a tendency (to)
damage inflicted by fire
express with regret
not known before
worth having or seeking or achieving
the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
spend completely
having a specified value
offering fun and gaiety
any expected deliverer
the process of gradually becoming inferior
the act or process of dividing
occurring in spells and often abruptly
a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
in regular succession without gaps
of your own free will or design
make glad or happy
used of your own ground
an unfortunate mishap
the speech act of contradicting someone
flowing profusely
being or affecting only a part
(followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something
an examination administered at the end of an academic term
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
involving financial matters
alert and fully informed
of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
(law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law
the act of troubling or annoying someone
be against
a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
provide relief for
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
made or joined or united into one
a disposition to behave in a certain way
the condition of being filled to capacity
formally made public
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
serving or intended to explain or make clear
in spite of contrary volition
(baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
the activity of protecting someone or something
(mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1
distance travelled per unit time
excessive use of drugs
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
able to accomplish a purpose
overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome
the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
the last section of a communication
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
with respect to moral principles
the environmental condition
a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database
the power to withstand hardship or stress
relation based on similarities and differences
(used as a combining form) relating to--of or by or to or from or for--the self
feel unwell or uncomfortable
having a useful function
the property possessed by a large mass
the act of making and recording a measurement
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
a member of a constituency
evoking or deserving hatred
to a high degree or extent
being on or toward the outside of the body
grave or even gloomy in character
not suitable or right or appropriate
complicated in structure
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
having important effects or influence
act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
(film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next
a recognition of meritorious service
three times as great or many
an irreverent mental attitude
of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull
the act of applying force suddenly
well known or easily recognized
a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth
(anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes
blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
a feeling of intense unhappiness
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
the greatest possible degree of something
not in agreement
characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
give something useful or necessary to
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
aiding and abetting in a crime
a special assignment that is given to a person or group
a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
mainly green tropical American parrots
one of the British colonies that formed the United States
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
(pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally
clarify by giving an example of
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
any natural satellite of a planet
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
call to remembrance
being in progress now
an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen
the direction of an orchestra or choir
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery)
certainty based on past experience
unrestrained by convention or propriety
a university in New Jersey
closely and firmly united or packed together
an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action
verbal abuse
of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base
recurring again and again
large enough for two
reduce the level of land, as by erosion
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
an artistic device or effect
a group of people living in a particular local area
signifying nothing
set down as a rule or guide
improve the condition of
an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
the cavity containing the major viscera
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
deliberately causing harm or damage
forming an end or termination
move headlong at high speed
continued in your keeping or use or memory
disposed of to a purchaser
acknowledged as a supposition
reduced in volume by pressure
unable to move or resist motion
the acquisition of something for payment
(of speech) painful or bitter
a personified abstraction that teaches
any structure that branches out from a central support
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
in distinction from others
the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
being full of or promoting cheer
a method or system for improving the memory
(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
something recalled to the mind
(postpositive) however
the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)
in a figurative sense
make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
built against or attached to a wall
a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form
be or become joined or united or linked
a car that is old and unreliable
an offensive move in a sport or game
sexual practice that involves physically restraining (by cords or handcuffs) one of the partners
(of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge
in or to a place that is lower
a deep yellow color
act of changing in practice or custom
attribute or give
not direct in spatial dimension
lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
tending to suggest something improper or indecent
beyond normal limits
a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'
slightly modified copy
painstakingly careful and accurate
noticeable heterogeneity
(especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease
the act of consuming something
by the public or the people generally
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something
a general kind of something
serving to open or begin
easily ignited
continually recurring to the mind
an ocean trip taken for pleasure
of or relating to the government of a municipality
act of expanding in scope
the act of secluding yourself from others
appointed but not yet installed in office
the length of the closed curve of a circle
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
expect, believe, or suppose
inclined to or serving for the giving of names
an institution created to conduct business
the quality possessed by something that is real
conforming with the principles or methods used in science
the successful action of solving a problem
expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
done or occurring in a brief period of time
a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering
as far as something can go
tending to penetrate
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
clear or deep perception of a situation
housing available for people to live in
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
briefly giving the gist of something
make a reproduction or copy of
decide with authority
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
being the last or concluding element of a series
the action or manner of throwing something
expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
a formal written statement of relinquishment
brought together in one place
set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government
a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
(of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time
the action of putting something into operation
causing inconvenience
not changeable or subject to change
the act of arriving at a certain place
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
showing or having compassion
(of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject
capable of responding to stimuli
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
still legally acceptable
furnishing added support
the act of exhibiting
given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
come as if by falling
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
having a supporting base
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
no longer valid
coming from deep within one
term of address for a man
in or near a center or constituting a center
in an unpalatable state
a course over which races are run
sufficient for the purpose
obvious to the eye or mind
adroitness in using the hands
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it
a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
the act of governing
without doubt or question
turn away from sin or do penitence
the quality of being divine
inadequate in amount or degree
something that agitates and arouses
present and easily available
regularly and widely used or sold
the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions
permission to do something
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
sign in the presence of witnesses
stick to correctly or closely
a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
concurrence of opinion
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
having a flower or bloom
become larger in size or volume or quantity
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
the act of choosing or selecting
the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
easily stretched
a characteristic emotional quality
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
never having had security classification
of or belonging to a corporation
full of light
the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.
an area of knowledge or interest
speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
learn or discover with certainty
broadly or extravagantly humorous
cutting so as to separate into pieces
assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
understanding with difficulty
put or confide something in a person or thing
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
the land along the edge of a body of water
a vessel that carries passengers or freight
be set at a disadvantage
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
the quality of profuse abundance
brought about or set up or accepted
the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
suggesting the horror of death and decay
the act of giving a talk to an audience
a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
within the realm of credibility
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
be able to accommodate for sleeping
inactive but capable of becoming active
having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
declare untrue
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
total and all-embracing
(law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
in a high position or level or rank
the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile
combining clever conception and facetious expression
spoiled or ruined or demolished
one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face
take measures in preparation for
marked by the reception of pay
up to the present time
cause or do harm to
formed or developed from something else
showing lack of care for consequences
painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery
(chess) the weakest but the most important piece
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
easy to perceive
continually repeated over a period of time
leaving no balance
a place where planes take off and land
edible viscera of a butchered animal
a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose
drawn out or made longer spatially
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
having the shape of a sphere or ball
lasting for a markedly brief time
power to dominate or defeat
of primary importance
regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem
cease to exist
become conscious of
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
a structure supporting or containing something
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
any clever maneuver
make impure
the action of following in order
indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
not in action or at work
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
uninterrupted in space
not agitated
forced submission to control by others
improperly forward or bold
troubled by pain or loss
lacking civility or good manners
arousing affect
as if echoing in a hollow space
unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
someone who makes or enacts laws
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
full of or characterized by joy
open disrespect for a person or thing
the act of looking or seeing or observing
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
not affixed
administer a drug to
a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots
not giving performances
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
covered with an adhesive material
of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
made according to the specifications of an individual
navigational instrument for finding directions
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
the act of breaking something
dangerous to health
completely ordinary and unremarkable
give false or misleading information to
exist over a prolonged period of time
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
social deportment
in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
intending or showing kindness
position on a scale in relation to others in a sport
court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
crushed by grief
other than as supposed or expected
having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young
(often followed by `to') in the habit of or adapted to
exhaust by attacking repeatedly
devoid of good sense or judgment
very large in expanse or scope
(used of soil) compact and fine-grained
very difficult to pronounce correctly
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
of a path e.g.
appealing to refined taste
vulnerably delicate
an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact
the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
knowledge and intellectual ability
a passage between rooms or between buildings
deficient in intelligence or mental power
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
determine the refracting power of (a lens)
a member of a clan or tribe
the quality of being significant
controlling influence
an opening deliberately made in or through something
to a great depth psychologically
having the curtains or draperies closed or pulled shut
the property of lacking physical or mental strength
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs
effortless and unstudied
inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life
suitable to or characteristic of drama
suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
frequently encountered
the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
cause to feel better
a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
attracting attention by showiness or bright colors
close interaction
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
free from constraint
the act of removing an official by petition
(followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use
travel by walking
a ruined building
a sudden drop from an upright position
a rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating
threat of a penalty
keep informed
any immature animal
approval to do something
a dislike of anything that causes delay
sweet edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed
those in charge of running a business
sympathetic compatibility
having the nature of or resulting from malice
conformity to one's own sense of right conduct
characterized by energetic activity
the act of adding one thing to another
the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher
present
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
the state of being excluded
any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower
cover anew
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
a specific kind of something
young people collectively
wanted intensely
the proper sphere or extent of your activities
a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
being precisely fitting and right
resistant to physical force or pressure
for a limited time only
one of four playing cards in a deck with seven pips on the face
being or existing at the present moment
harmonious relations
including only a part
unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
a person who has general authority over others
any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation
get worse
a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages
a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
(logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another
an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight
clearly and explicitly stated
any uninterrupted stream or discharge
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
one of the three Christian virtues
(tennis) first point scored after deuce
a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints
yet to be or coming
occurring in or belonging to the present time
in accord with regular practice or procedure
wild and menacing
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
concerning each of two or more persons or things
prior to a specified or implied time
come into sight or view
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
in an opposing direction
being ahead of time or need
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
perfect or complete or pure
controlled by the autonomic nervous system
make complex or intricate or complicated
marked by moderate steepness
having a sharp cutting edge or point
having or relating to a physical material body
no longer connected or joined
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
a group of people or things arranged or following in order
strong and sure
an event that occurs at a critical time
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm
higher in place or position
having lots of light either natural or artificial
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
the act of making a visible mark on a surface
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
one of a class of artifacts
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits
come into possession of
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
an agreeable sound property
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
the property of enduring or continuing in time
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
sexual gratification
a seduction culminating in sexual intercourse
a body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by a similar style or by similar teachers
the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
the general impression that something (a person or organization or product) presents to the public
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
conformable to or allowed by law
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
invested with royal power as symbolized by a crown
a disrespectful act
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
an amount of a product
extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
without much difficulty
a learned person (especially in the humanities)
connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage
composed of a dense cluster of separate units such as carpels or florets or drupelets
relating to or located in the front
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
the part played by a person in bringing about a result
introduce
without anyone or anything intervening
isolated from others
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
a small cake leavened with yeast
the relative speed of progress or change
highly enthusiastic
slow to learn or understand
a specific feeling of desire
out of your own free will
(chemistry) the ratio of the total mass of an element in the earth's crust to the total mass of the earth's crust
a source of difficulty
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
occurring or appearing or singled out by chance
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
sufficiently
shout louder than
the technical aspects of doing something
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
abounding
an airfield without normal airport facilities
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
high office or rank or station
an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
of agriculture
apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
directed or facing toward the back or rear
army unit smaller than a division
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
having characteristics not shared by others
having the characteristics of an acid
be greater in scope or size than some standard
the high value or worth of something
pushing down
inadvertent incorrectness
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
having an (over)abundance of flesh
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
be an ornament to
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
everything you own
an event causing distress or pain
in a violent manner
neglecting to do something
emitting or reflecting very little light
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
stated explicitly or in detail
something that is read
the act of devising something
the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
located at a great distance in time or space or degree
not openly
on impulse
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances
communicated in the form of words
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
give a performance (of something)
the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)
plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
owed and payable immediately or on demand
characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture
a portable container for carrying several objects
more than adequate
give little or no attention to
paying close attention especially to details
the condition of being essential or indispensable
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
a division of the United Kingdom
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
(of weather) free from storm or wind
set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
the customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written
injurious to physical or mental health
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
wear off or die down
lacking compromising or mitigating elements
of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture
a way especially designed for a particular use
(`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
relative importance
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
in a forcible manner
a printed picture produced from a photographic negative
the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines
use inefficiently or inappropriately
glowing or shining like fire
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
precisely accurate or exact
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
capable of being classified
hidden on any grounds for any motive
question closely
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
people who are brave
act of transferring property title from one person to another
serving to warn
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
with little or no delay
the particular preference that you have
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
betrayal of a trust
musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)
given to quarreling
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
not commonly encountered
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite
of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)
a cause for feeling concern
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
any spherically shaped artifact
existing in fact
a slender bristlelike or tubular process
worthy of imitation
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
chance to be or do something, without intention or causation
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
trace the shape of
(of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults
a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated
an unexpected omission
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
fearless and daring
not dense
at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
the act of flowing or streaming
any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way
a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest
a particular instance of selling
sort or variety
an attainment that is successful
make more complex, intricate, or richer
used of buildings joined by common sidewalls
prove formally
a relation of affinity or harmony between people
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
used of preliterate or tribal or nonindustrial societies
the general condition of body and mind
change color, often in an undesired manner
an indication that makes something evident
set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
not taken into account or excluded from consideration
something a little different from others of the same type
involved in a sexual relationship
(of a surface or shape)
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up
the act of setting something on fire
capable of bearing a structural load
any hostile group of people
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
put the ball into play
failure to be present
suitable for formal occasions
serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
a task to be dealt with
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
a specialized sphere of knowledge
a courteous act indicating affection
having undesirable or negative qualities
how long something has existed
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
having no fixed course
the feel of mechanical action
an indefinite period of time
slow the growth or development of
deserving of contempt or scorn
the profession or art of a writer
an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating
more quickly
a schematic or preliminary plan
a way of entering or leaving
proceeding in small stages
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
a productive insight
properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics
a distinguishing difference
(mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number
requiring or amenable to treatment by medicine especially as opposed to surgery
concerned with trivialities
a large number of people united for some specific purpose
(of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials
appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing
characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story
expressing careful judgment
an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
carefully weighed
an appetite for food
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
existing together in harmony
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
a job in an organization
the repeated use of the same word or word pattern as a rhetorical device
exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy
the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)
formed or conceived by the imagination
lacking material body or form or substance
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
the lowest rank
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
extreme physical pain
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
any activity that occupies a person's attention
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
compelling immediate action
becoming aware of something via the senses
(comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
the act of walking somewhere
a specific form of evildoing
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
a feeling of aversion or antipathy
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
in your mind
a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds
a change resulting in an increase
a canal for a current of water
the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
an effort that is inconvenient
contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
situated at the top or highest position
gradual improvement or growth or development
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
the discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings
uniquely or characteristically
well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly
unable to function
a violent throw
find the solution
in no respect
breath
constituting the full quantity or extent
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
the purpose of achieving or obtaining
characterized by expression
a service conducted in a house of worship
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
tending to vary often or widely
the act of allowing
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
of or belonging to a racial group having light skin coloration
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
an investigation seeking answers
a special and memorable period
the activity of worshipping
compatibility of observations
a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
a facility where something is available
a small hole or loop (as in a needle)
(law) a contention presented by a lawyer to a judge or jury as part of the case he is arguing
a formal exposition
copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
characterized by order and planning
cover with liquid, usually water
allowed by official rules
the limits within which something can be effective
a zone or area resembling an island
acting with vigor
a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
(anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
act as a stimulant
lack of an adequate quantity or number
without taking pains
capable of erupting
in accord with physical laws
able to perceive sound
physical appearance
of immediate import
a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
something planted secretly for discovery by another
an amount of time
in accordance with convention or custom
not containing or composed of salt water
the work of applying something
separated into parts or pieces
judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
to the opposite side
the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
necessary for relief or supply
a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips
(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
any specific behavior
subject to appointment
guilty of crime or serious offense
(usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
a single serving of a beverage
conformity or harmony
the quality of being qualified
an effort to advance
the quality of making a strong or vivid impression on the mind
an impelling force or strength
an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained
come upon unexpectedly or after searching
allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily
an act of requiting
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
the sound elements of television
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
causing great damage or hardship
hear with intention
a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
the emotion of intense dislike
(used with count nouns) two considered together
manageable by a supervising agent
a filamentous projection or process on an organism
to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons
the gradual beginning or coming forth
(followed by `to') as reported or stated by
dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence
keen and shared excitement
a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling
(used of count nouns) every one considered individually
consider unlikely or have doubts about
an anxious feeling
wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted
behavior intended to please your parents
any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare
an artifact that is heavy
between an earlier and a later period of time
the act of dividing or disconnecting
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
debased
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree
for more time
of or relating to or created by legislation
cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
a tentative attempt
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one
a magnifier of images of distant objects
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
availability for use
something that is remembered
commonly used or supplied
known for certain
not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws
handle effectively
of trade unions
distinct and individual
people in general considered as a whole
communicate or express by writing
a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack
(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
exchange thoughts
an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended
appealing to or using the intellect
at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
large or big relative to something else
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
restrain
a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious
(statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn
to an undue degree
thought that makes something comprehensible
the act of constructing something
not yet payable
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
characterized by great force or energy
punishment for one's actions
a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips
the military action of resisting the enemy's advance
relating to or suitable for growth
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
tending to give in or surrender or agree
a support on which things can be put
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
as soon as
present in great quantity
an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
the literary culture
the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
a specified function
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
the act or means of getting rid of something
the point of intersection of coordinate axes
street names for flunitrazepan
the act of making up your mind about something
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
an instance of something occurring
of education beyond the secondary level
the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
temperament or disposition
(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement
the state of being excommunicated
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
make angry
infinitely or immeasurably small
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
existing in possibility
knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed
defeat soundly
exhibiting openly in public view
of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes
characteristic of or containing alcohol
travel via aircraft
occurring at the time of death
not tacit or implied
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
conforming with accepted standards
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
just preceding something else in time or order
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
appearing earlier in the same text
the act of consorting with or joining with others
the distance or area or volume over which something extends
the act of deriding or treating with contempt
in a slim or slender manner
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
a single organism
one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
very close in resemblance
polite or favorable attention
occupied or in the control of
any cognitive content held as true
frequently or in great quantities
regulate housing in
displaying or setting off to best advantage
a person's financial situation (good or bad)
the act of driving a herd of animals overland
soldiers collectively
acted upon
(quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent
a section of something that is long and narrow
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
of any of various dull tannish or grey colors
a vertical surface of a building or cliff
any strong feeling
planned in advance
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
the act of cutting something into parts
wise or advantageous and hence advisable
a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse
the lower of two berths
the quality of being near to the true value
marked by friendly companionship with others
particular to a given individual
the act of losing someone or something
social skill
standing apart
the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'
of a function or curve
the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
a close and intimate union
any recognized accomplishment
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
having or being more than normal or necessary:long on brains
earlier than the present time
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
the head of a tribe or clan
without regard to specific details or exceptions
a location other than here
(of especially money) immediately available
a quantity sufficient to satisfy
lacking special distinction, rank, or status
commit to memory
designed to deceive
(printing) a block of type without a raised letter
not derived or copied or translated from something else
a supplier (especially of narcotics)
offering words of homage as an act of worship
the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
a course offered for a small group of advanced students
capable of or involving speech or speaking
having or showing or requiring special skill
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
be without
be affected with an indisposition
the force of workers available
in full operation
very bad in degree or extent
the time during which someone's life continues
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
considered individually
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
an evil act not necessarily punishable by law
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
first or beginning
separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
of extreme importance
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
not expressed
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable
concise and succinct
the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
body covering of a living animal
being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture
not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
rigorously attentive
(mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions
disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
the quality of excelling
a body of students who graduate together
enumerate
offering goods and services for sale
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
any source of usable power
an informal right to something
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
including all components without exception
tendency to be kind and forgiving
a nonverbal reaction
very old
demand for something as rightful or due
the quality of taking advantage
a manner of dealing with something artistically
loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person
apprehended with certainty
excessive indulgence
something less than the whole of a human artifact
the act of someone appearing again
something that happens at a given place and time
correct in opinion or judgment
a cell in a jail or prison
the quality of being able to perform
an incorporated administrative district established by state charter
having substance or capable of being treated as fact
according to habit or custom
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set
arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
something that causes great unhappiness
lacking continuity or regularity
documentary validation
being in opposition or having an opponent
literal meanings
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
arrange into a group or groups
the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
a secret that is confided or entrusted to another
continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas
the act of retaining something
the act of deciding to do something
readily apparent to the mind
serving temporarily especially as a substitute
singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate
of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
the focus of cognitions or feelings
a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips
a material effigy that is worshipped
going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
the act of demanding
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
oral stimulation of the genitals
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
involving advantage or good
a force that compels
physically and mentally sound or healthy
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
the passing of a law by a legislative body
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
happening without warning or in a short space of time
the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
a detailed critical inspection
the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
of advancing the ball by throwing it
the act of killing
degree of figurative distance or separation
resembling or similar
the property created by the space between two objects or points
defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
not openly made known
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
(often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by
complete
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
the trait of being intensely emotional
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
unavoidably determined by prior circumstances
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
a reason for wanting something done
characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
resulting from divine providence
temporal sense
keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
an inclination to want things
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
relative darkness or lightness of a color
a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
unfamiliar
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
easily seen or detected
no less than what is stated
the verbal act of agreeing
after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also'
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
the state or fact of existing
a long fixed look
severe
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
having every necessary or normal part or component or step
the content of cognition
a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
joined or linked together
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
the act of changing the location of something
hard to control
at a later place
musical creation
ready for business
a brief experience of something
indicating high probability
distressing
(used in combination) sized
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
transactions of professional or public interest
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature
an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
anything owned or possessed
having or given a form or shape
an impetuous rush toward someone or something
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
a human female employed to do housework
(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
at or near or directed toward the front
written as for a film or play or broadcast
established beyond doubt or question
the first part or section of something
(informal) absolute
induce or persuade
the act of grasping
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
characteristic of one only
an adequate or large amount
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
situated in a particular spot or position
a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
utility to warm a building
(used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication
a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
devoid of activity
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money