Words List

An amount of money paid to someone, typically as a token of appreciation or gratitude, for their services or contributions, especially in situations where setting a fixed price is deemed inappropriate or against custom.

Friendship; peaceful harmony.

The stamen is the pollen-bearing organ of a flower, comprising the filament and the anther.

A crack or deep gap, especially in glacial ice or the Earth's surface.

An old-fashioned version of "burden."

A light and typically thin porridge, cooked by boiling meal, especially oatmeal, in water or milk.

Also called a belt highway, a beltway is a highway that encircles the outer edge of an urban area.

A large, deep, covered dish used for serving soup, stew, or other foods.

A condition where the jaw muscles experience spasms, making it challenging to open the mouth.

The indirect or remote effects or results of some event or action.

A person who switches to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, or exhibits disloyalty; a renegade.

A lightweight, two-wheeled, open carriage pulled by two horses side by side.

An acute, infectious disease caused by several species of Rickettsia, transmitted by lice and fleas, and characterized by acute prostration, headache, and a peculiar eruption of reddish spots on the body.

A long pin made of wood or metal that is used for piercing through meat or other food items to secure and bind them during the cooking process.

In meteorology, a whiteout refers to a weather condition where visibility is significantly reduced due to diffuse and uniform illumination, typically caused by thick clouds, snowfall, or a combination of both.

Mental or emotional stability, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.

Rhythmic swing or cadence in speech or music.

Greenness, particularly the vibrant and thriving quality of fresh vegetation.

The thick mucus produced in the respiratory passages, which is expelled through the mouth, especially during conditions like a cold, and is commonly found in the lungs and throat passages.

In England, a country gentleman, especially the chief landed proprietor in a district.

A person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully; a prodigal.

A decorative embellishment or trinket; something small and ornamental, often used to enhance the appearance of an item, such as a dress covered with doodads.

An acrobatic movement, either forward or backward, in which the body rolls end over end, completing a full revolution.

A flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one spoken as if it were fresh or profound.

A woman's dress characterized by a snug-fitting bodice and a voluminous skirt, typically made of vibrant and boldly patterned fabric, inspired by traditional Tyrolean peasant attire.

A ghostly or unreal figure, often seen as an illusion or apparition.

A sound-reproducing machine that uses records in the form of cylinders or discs.

A conference or discussion.

Light and playful banter or teasing.

A fool or simpleton.