Words List

A small, wingless insect that lives by feeding on the blood of mammals, including humans.

A shape resembling a crescent or half-moon.

To give something the properties of a magnet or to make it into a magnet.

Impressive and beautiful, making a splendid appearance or show; characterized by exceptional beauty, size, or grandeur, as seen in magnificent cathedrals or breathtaking scenery.

Not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.

Capable of being extended or shaped through hammering or pressure from rollers.

A command or authorization given by the electorate to its representative to act in a specific manner on a public issue.

A consistent and distinctive way of doing something, often observed in behavior or speech.

Excessively sentimental or emotionally overreactive, often to the point of being foolish; characterized by tearful or weak emotions.

Showing an excessively sentimental or weakly emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or insincere.

Inclined to interfere or intrude into the affairs of others; someone who often meddles or gets involved in things that don't concern them.

Any substance or substances used to treat disease or illness; a remedy or medicament.

Relating to, characteristic of, or in the style of the Middle Ages.

A mixture, especially of diverse elements; a hodgepodge or jumble.

Worthy of being remembered; notable or significant, as in a memorable speech.

Attracting attention through flashy or vulgar displays, but lacking genuine value or substance; tawdry.

To distribute or apportion by measure; allot; dole out.

Describing the act of moving or migrating, especially when referring to people; characterized by migration.

An unfortunate event or accident; a situation resulting in bad luck or mishap.

An immoral or wicked action or behavior.

The quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.

To update or transform something to have a contemporary or current character and appearance.

Lasting for a very short time; extremely brief or fleeting.

serving to admonish or warn; giving advice or caution.

The state or character of being monstrous.

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

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

Suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc. It relates to an abnormal fascination with dark or unpleasant subjects, often involving death or disease.

Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.

To cover or wrap something in order to reduce or block the sound, as exemplified by muffling drums.