Nouns

A low (short) protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge or balcony (often seen in castles or churches).

a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort.

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

Heavens or sky, when regarded as a tangible thing. "Just as we see in the ___ above,different signs are formed from the stars."

a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. "Thiscontract provides for any ___."

time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation. "a period of ___"

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something. "a serious ___ to scientific progress"

the provision of assistance or care. "a kitchen made spotless by the ___ of a cleaning lady"

a large iron or steel beam or compound structure used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings.

deferential respect. "they paid ___ to the prince"

localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection.

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify. 'Society afflicted by cultural ___.'

the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction."the ___ diminishes while colors remain."

an unhealthy pale appearance. "her dark hair accentuated her ___"

critical observation or examination. "every aspect of local government was placed under ___"

a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area. "a steep grassy ___"

a sculpture or model of a person. "coins bearing the ___ of Maria Theresa of Austria"

foolish character or action; folly. " stock piece in books of recitation, seemed to Francis a mere piece of ___"

A severe abscess or multiple boil in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria.

a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future; the ability to develop or come into existence.

obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise. "he found it difficult to cope with the ___ of the fans"

A window or part of a window set on a hinge so that it opens like a door.

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently. "the questions rose to a ___"

the display of strong feeling; passion. "they speak with starry ___ about their project"

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. "he felt sick with ___"

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. "the ____ against the Roman Catholic Church"

erectile hairs along the back of a dog or other animal that rise when it is angry or alarmed."Don't get your ___ up."

deep respect for someone or something. "rituals showed honor and ___ for the dead"

a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. "the ___ and defense of his ethics"

(in India and the East) a covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers

a man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women; a womanizer. "he was known as a ___"

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

the quality of being new, original, or unusual. "the ___ of being married wore off."

extreme or irrational fear of crowded spaces or enclosed public places.

Abnormality of movement and behavior from disturbed mental state. May involverepetitive/purposeless overactivity, catalepsy and negativism.

a medical condition characterized by a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness accompanied by rigidity of the body.

the practice of being or tendency to be negative or skeptical in attitude while failing to offer positive suggestions or views.

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. "a ___ of deafening alarm bells"

the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.

interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association,typically to the advantage of both.

lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation OR lack of self-restraint.

the outermost membrane surrounding an embryo of a reptile, bird, or mammal. In mammals, it contributes to the formation of the placenta.

the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.

the haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism, or in each cell of a multicellular organism.

a mature sexual reproductive cell, as a sperm or egg, that unites with another cell to form a new organism.

a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.

a situation characterized by lack of progress or activity. "the economic ___ of the interwar years"

excessive pride or self-confidence. "Despite her loss, Ms. Florida showed ample ___ in the pageant."

a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body.

an antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building.

a small room leading to a main one.

a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous.

stylishly dressed, fashionable person, especially one who is or wants to be considered a member of the upper class.

a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride. "he left in a fit of ___"

an abundant supply of good things of a specified kind.

a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements. "the council was an ___ of three regional assemblies"

the study of human societies and cultures and their development.

a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation. "not all of us have the ___ to be nurses or doctors"

a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.

a top-floor or attic room, especially a small dismal one (traditionally inhabited by an artist).

a firmly held belief or opinion. "his ___ that the death was no accident"

a state or period of loss of awareness of one's identity, often coupled with flight from one's usual environment, associated with hysteria.

a fine translucent cotton or silk fabric that is usually stiffened and used for women's clothing.

brisk and cheerful readiness. "she accepted the invitation with ___"

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. "the ___ of these two images"

an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling.

a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded. "the strikers returned to work having won some ___."

a person's face or facial expression. "his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable ___ give little away"

the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered. "a slight degree of ___ had crept into his voice"

a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor.

lack of concordance or agreement.

a hard-wearing, sheer cotton fabric woven with raised stripes or checks.

the furnishing and ornamentation of a room.

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood.

a condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.

an alcoholic.

all future generations of people. "the victims' names are recorded for ___"

mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned. "a poem learned by ___ in childhood"

a flowing, up-and-down movement like the motion of waves.

the quality of being friendly and lively; friendliness. "the ___ of the evening"

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. "the men set off in fear and ___"

the intervening time. "in the ___ I'll just keep my fingers crossed"

a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history.

a person who lives outside their native country. "American ___ in London"

an opaque or semitransparent glassy substance applied to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating.

a stupid person (often used as a general term of abuse).

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated. "Jeff, much to his ___, wasn't invited"

an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress. "the ___ of a man who measures every word for effect"

a member of a parliament, especially one well versed in parliamentary procedure and experienced in debate.

the art or practice of clipping shrubs or trees into ornamental shapes.

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. "they described the outbreak as an ___."

the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

flamboyant confidence of style or manner. "he entertained Palm Springs society with great ___"

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing. "I had the ___ of success"

a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement. "the Cubist ___"

the quality of being malign or malevolent. "her eyes sparkled with renewed ___"

moral corruption; wickedness. "a tale of wickedness and ___"

the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land.

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise. "the fans made an awful ___"

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity. "a ___ of weeping"

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

a person or animal's intestines or internal organs, especially when removed or exposed.

high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people.

written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure. "a short story in ___"

a narrow valley.

a valley (used in place names or as a poetic term). "the ___ of Glamorgan"

any of a number of prickly scrambling shrubs.

an unsophisticated country person.

Aqua regia is an extremely corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid, used as an etchant, for some analytical chemistry procedures.

make a rut, groove, or trail in (the ground or the surface of something). "gorges furrowing the deep-sea floor"

light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. "the stones overhead gleamed with ___"

lush green vegetation. the fresh green color of vegetation.

the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable. "a shrug of ___"

line or plaster the roof of (a building).

shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.

a sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck.

a network of interconnecting rabbit burrows. a densely populated or labyrinthine building or district.