Words List

The zenith is the point in the sky directly above a specific location or observer, opposite to the nadir.

A duplicate or recreation of an original work of art made by the original artist or under their supervision.

A person who solicits.

Pity or compassion.

The act or process of drawing conclusions based on evidence or reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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).

Conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous behavior.

A special advantage, right, or benefit granted to a particular person or group, often not available to everyone.

The process, state, or period of carrying and developing offspring within the womb before birth.

The warm and welcoming reception and treatment of guests or strangers.

The emotional or mental condition related to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., particularly in the face of opposition or hardship.

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

A strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition.

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

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

The process or fact of deriving or being derived.

A strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or similar feelings.

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

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

The state or condition of being stagnant, characterized by a halt or cessation, such as the stopping of flow or movement.

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

The state or quality of being continuous.

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 natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.

A sudden occurrence, especially of something bad or unpleasant; it is like a sudden breaking out or eruption, such as the outbreak of war.

A critical or important point in time, especially when significant circumstances coincide.

Intense mental suffering or distress experienced due to affliction or loss; a profound sense of sorrow and painful regret.

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

Something that hinders, obstructs, or creates an obstacle, preventing or slowing down progress or action.

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