Word list

In an early, undeveloped stage.

To preserve a right, tradition, or idea as sacred or protected.

To captivate someone's attention completely.

An earnest or humble request.

To pronounce words clearly and distinctly.

Words inscribed on a tombstone in memory of the person buried there.

A descriptive word or phrase used to characterize someone, often disparagingly.

No longer close or in contact, especially within a family.

Making great demands on skill or attention; very strict.

To irritate someone intensely.

To obtain something through force or threats.

The face of a building, or a false outward appearance.

A small, organized group within a larger one, often in dispute with it.

A mistaken belief based on flawed reasoning.

Believing that events are predetermined and cannot be changed.

To understand something fully, often after difficulty.

Skillful, subtle handling of a situation.

A feeling that something bad is about to happen.

Abandoned or deserted.

To strengthen something against attack or difficulty.

Forming a basis or foundation; fundamental.

Obtained or done through deceit; dishonest.

Forming a necessary base or core part of something.

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Of enormous size.

To gather or collect, especially support or praise.

The origin or beginning of something.

To begin to grow or develop, as a seed does.

Knotted, twisted, and roughened, especially with age.

Seriousness or importance, or the force that pulls objects together.

To behave in a humble, submissive way to gain favor.

Easily deceived or tricked.

Hindered or restricted in movement or progress.

Risky or dangerous.

Determined to do as one wishes, ignoring advice.

Arranged in ranks or levels of authority.

Special honor or respect shown publicly.

To refine or perfect a skill over time.

Unfriendly and antagonistic.

Lacking excitement; dull and monotonous.

Perfectly clean or without flaw.

Happening as a minor accompaniment to something else.

Unable to exist or work together without conflict.

To formally charge someone with a crime.

Originating naturally in a particular place; native.

Not clearly outlined or perceived; vague.

Diligent and hardworking.

Not producing the intended result.

To gradually establish an idea or feeling in someone's mind.

Linked together in a network or system.

To suggest or imply something delicately, or closely familiar.

Made to feel afraid or overawed.

Extremely useful; too valuable to measure.

Extremely angry.

Cheerful and friendly.

Feeling or expressing great happiness, especially over success.

To start a fire, or to arouse a feeling or interest.

To set free from restriction or control.

Lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Extremely angry.