Words List

A portable wind instrument with a large bellows that forces air through small metal reeds. It has a keyboard for the right hand and buttons for producing single bass notes or chords with the left hand. Also known as a piano accordion.

A chronic illness characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms upon reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and professionally. (Not in technical use as a medical diagnosis; see alcohol use disorder).

A narrow passage between buildings or houses that provides access from the street to backyards, garages, or other areas.

A romantic or passionate relationship, typically characterized by love and affection; a love affair.

In poker, an established and uniform amount of money that each player contributes to the pot before the cards are dealt.

A strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition.

A murderer, particularly one who kills a politically prominent person due to fanaticism or for monetary motives.

A person or group that receives benefits, profits, or advantages.

The brutal and widespread killing of a large number of people, often occurring in a battle or through merciless slaughter; a horrifying massacre.

The act of coercing; the use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.

A person, team, company, or entity that engages in competition or rivalry.

The act or process of understanding or grasping the meaning of something.

The act of compelling; a force or pressure that makes someone do something, often against their will.

Dependence on chance or the fulfillment of a condition, leading to uncertainty or fortuitousness.

The state or quality of being continuous.

The process of gradually wearing away, damaging, or destroying a material, typically metals, by chemical reactions, often due to exposure to moisture or other environmental factors.

A powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation used to enhance the appearance of the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.

A military expedition carried out by Christians of Europe during the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslims.

The process or fact of deriving or being derived.

The process of turning a liquid into vapor by heating and then cooling it to create a purified substance.

A place where someone lives; a house, home, or abode.

An official order or proclamation issued by a ruler or authority.

The state or quality of being elastic.

A restriction imposed on trade or commerce, often by official decree, as a penalty or to compel compliance with certain demands or legal obligations.

The process of coming into view or becoming known, often referring to something that is newly formed or developed.

The quality or state of expecting; the anticipation, belief, or desire that something will happen.

A small, polished, flat surface, typically in the shape of a polygon, such as one of the surfaces of a cut gem.

A person who is not native to or naturalized in the country or jurisdiction under consideration; an alien.

The breaking of a bone, cartilage, or similar structure, or the resulting condition.

The achievement or realization of something desired or worked towards; the successful accomplishment of a goal or idea.