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.

A covering for the leg, typically extending from the ankle to the knee or higher, worn by soldiers, riders, workers, etc.

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

The state of being uncertain or doubtful.

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.

A pitcher who specializes in throwing knuckleballs.

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

The act of condescending.

A physical weakness or ailment; the infirmities of age.

The trade or work of a carpenter.

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

A wooden flue-pipe stop organ measuring 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length, characterized by a tone resembling that of a clarabella.

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.

An alliance between individuals, groups, states, or other entities formed for a specific purpose.

A young and small quahog clam, scientifically known as Venus mercenaria.

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.

The ability, ease, or skill to use both hands equally well.

The single-seeded smooth stone of the cherry.

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

The part of a bridle or halter that goes around an animal's head.

A person who supports or follows a policy of strict neutrality in foreign affairs.

Rhythmic swing or cadence in speech or music.