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Something that becomes a part of a mixture; for example, flour, eggs, and sugar are essential ingredients in making a cake.

The practice or skill of maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, typically through the systematic recording of these transactions in account books. This is distinct from accounting.

Something placed over or wrapped around an object, especially for hiding, safeguarding, or providing warmth.

A temporary framework used to support a masonry arch during construction until it can stand independently.

The act or practice of a person delivering religious or moral teachings to an audience.

Money received in exchange for work or investments; includes wages and profits.

The act of a person or thing that winds.

An specific action, course, or manner of action.

A sudden and sharp pain; for instance, on damp days, he's often bothered by a twinge of rheumatism.

A non-living, inanimate object.

A concise spoken summary providing essential information about a current or planned military operation, delivered to participants or observers.

The act or process of reducing the number of something, such as employees or participants, usually as a cost-cutting measure.

A young person, typically a youth or adolescent.

Ginger is a plant called Zingiber officinale, originally from South Asia but now grown in many tropical countries. It has a spicy and pungent rhizome, which is a type of underground stem, used in cooking and medicine.

Support or assistance provided in any form.

A short period of excessive indulgence, often involving overconsumption of food, alcoholic beverages, or other activities.

Articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character.