a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues.

behave in a comical way; act playfully.

to select for use or special consideration, illustration, etc, as from a group

having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.

A small plastic flute often played by children

a natural ability to do something.

the quality or condition of being neat.

A hole in a musical instrument to be covered with a finger to modify the pitch.

an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.

a slender, flexible limb or appendage in an animal, especially around the mouth of an invertebrate, used for grasping or moving about, or bearing sense organs.

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

throw or hurl forcefully.

placed or hidden underground.

give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

stare in an angry or fierce way.

contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.

rudely brief.

imposingly deep and full.

the tendency to be impatient; irritability or restlessness.

as if blind; without seeing or noticing.

beating with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsating.

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.

the trunk of the human body.

the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

abnormal hardening of body tissue.

to avert or hold off

running lengthwise rather than across.

the state of being subject to death.

(of a person or thing) connected with something else.

denoting or relating to prepared food or drink bought from a restaurant or store to be consumed elsewhere.

very noticeable or marked; conspicuous.

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

pleasing; enjoyable.

incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing.

a place where something happens or is set, or that has particular events associated with it.

give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something).

made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

relating to the production of electric current at the junction of two substances exposed to light.

relating to or characteristic of a plant growing entirely underwater.

the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.

a very thin, light, crisp, sweet cookie or cracker, especially one of a kind eaten with ice cream.

present participle of underlie.

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

the action of modifying something.

relating to or used in surgery.

a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

a compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug.

relating to medicinal drugs, or their preparation, use, or sale.

a thing that resembles a leaf in being flat and thin, typically something that is one of two or more similar items forming a set or stack.

the teaching or revelation of Christ.

a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.

make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely.

the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes.

owing money.

to be caused by something, to start from something

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.

make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests.

encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).

put (something) right; correct.

not discovered or known about; uncertain.

making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.

the state of being very dry and without enough rain for plants

using or concerned with this radiation

prevent from happening; make impossible.

tending to cause corrosion.

a flight past a point, especially the close approach of a spacecraft to a planet or moon for observation.

the branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation.

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind.

outside; external.

existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval.

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

a synthetic resin which is a polymer of styrene, used chiefly as lightweight rigid foams and films.

Like a cushion; soft and yielding.

able to be used again or more than once.

a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous.

hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them.

a reckless person who enjoys doing dangerous things.

a humorous or malicious deception.

press or be pressed tightly together, especially with anger or determination or so as to suppress a strong emotion.

twist together into a confused mass.

comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged.

a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project.

an athletic event taking place over two days, in which each competitor takes part in the same prescribed ten events

legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit.

revoke, cancel, or repeal

deliver (something) to a person's custody, typically in order for it to be sold.

hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

an animal attendant employed in a zoo.

relating to the diseases, injuries, and treatment of animals.

give or award formally or ceremonially.

the quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness.

showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment.

be a typical example of.