imprisonment
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
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gossip
a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
undoubtedly
without doubt; certainly
swallow
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
allergic
having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
participant
someone who takes part in an activity
drown
to die or nearly die because of being unable to breathe underwater
rag
a small piece of cloth or paper
eruption
(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
piracy
the unauthorized copying or use of copyrighted material
locomotive
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
glare
strong light that makes it difficult to see
scheme
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
stuffy
lacking fresh air
evolution
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
renovation
the process of repairing or improving a building
slipper
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
unify
become one
expertise
special knowledge or skill in a subject
underline
to draw a line below a word or phrase
arena
a building or space used for sports and events
laser
an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
stiff
firm and hard to bend
vendor
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
foam
a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture
packet
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
statutory
required or allowed by a law
duplicate
exactly the same as another
satisfactory
giving satisfaction
waterproof
not allowing water to pass through
sideways
toward or facing one side
outward
toward the outside
trainee
a person learning a job or skill
sincerity
the quality of being genuine and honest
governor
the head of a state government
educational
relating to the process of education
acupuncture
treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
gleam
a small, faint, or brief light
equally
in equal amounts or to the same degree
oven
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
voyage
an act of traveling by water
violate
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
gaze
a long, steady look
juicy
containing a lot of juice
carton
the quantity contained in a carton
industrial
of or relating to or resulting from industry
overnight
during the night
indoor
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
canvas
an oil painting on canvas fabric
overtime
beyond the regular time
vinegar
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
mining
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
numb
unable to feel or react normally, often because of shock
fool
a person who lacks good judgment
staple
basic and regularly used, especially of food
enjoyment
the feeling of pleasure from an activity
crisp
make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in
fortune
a large amount of wealth or prosperity
nasty
unkind or unpleasant
slight
small in amount or degree
mystery
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
hint
a small piece of information that helps someone find an answer
pretext
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
highly
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
masterpiece
an outstanding work of art or skill
shaver
a device used to remove hair from the face or body
god
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
prime
main or most important
opposition
the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected
inspiration
a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
sacrifice
endure the loss of
worship
the activity of worshipping
warrior
a person who fights in a war or battle
guilt
the feeling that one has done something wrong
diplomatic
relating to relations between countries
fatal
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance; - Saturday Rev
riot
a state of disorder involving group violence
tent
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
wreck
a vehicle or ship badly damaged in an accident
dye
a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
nap
a short sleep during the day
shipment
a load of goods being sent to a place
cradle
a small bed for a baby, often able to rock
foreigner
a person from another country
generally
usually or in most cases
mule
an animal born from a horse and a donkey
sprinkle
distribute loosely
trash
things that are thrown away
slave
a person who is owned by someone
wherever
where in the world
nightmare
a frightening dream
parade
a public procession celebrating an event
entertaining
agreeably diverting
extreme
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
interfere
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
fireworks
objects that make bright lights and loud sounds in the sky
disappearance
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
vain
without success, especially in the phrase 'in vain'
verge
the limit beyond which something happens or changes
autobiography
a biography of yourself