the cultivation of a single crop in a given area.

formed of a single large block of stone

A situation, by legal privilege or other agreement, in which solely one party (company, cartel etc.) exclusively provides a particular product or service, dominating that market and generally exerting powerful control over it.

a situation in which something stays the same and is therefore boring

Suggesting the horror of death; macabre or ghoulish

the way that people do not live for ever

Colored in patches; spotted

climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface).

grieve, feel sorrow

a mural work of art (such as a painting)

dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.

resulting from or showing the effect of mutation.

change or cause to change in form or nature.

(of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others

Nearsighted.

A countless or extremely great number

to confuse someone or make someone uncertain by doing or involving the person in something difficult to explain

just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

to lead a company, activity, etc. in a particular direction, or to deal effectively with a difficult situation

the quality or condition of being neat.

to cause something to have no effect

to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility

not receiving enough care or attention

Affected with a neurosis.

in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are

propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award.

characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow to attract the person's attention

to feed and care for a child, or to help someone or something develop by encouraging that person or thing

to make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something

not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

keep from being seen; conceal

to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time

a person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

a person's child or children

relating to the sense of smell.

involving a burden

a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom

relating to sight, especially in relation to the physical action of light

a painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell.

The countries of Asia, especially eastern Asia.

the determination of the relative position of something or someone

excessively decorated

a person who studies or is an expert on birds.

the sudden or violent start of something unwelcome, such as war, disease, etc.

outside; external.

old-fashioned.

be more numerous than

not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time.

spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers

an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or other extended composition

the process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.

in a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort

Light in color.

so intense as to seem almost tangible.

a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

More important than anything else; supreme.

(derogatory) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]

A package wrapped for shipment.

equality, especially of pay or position

eat or drink

the policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest

a quality that evokes pity or sadness.

a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country

treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.

cover (a piece of ground) with concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks; lay paving over

a payment made to someone, especially as a bribe or reward, or on leaving a job.

a list of the parents and other relations of an animal

look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.

extreme poverty; destitution

a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression.

to make a hole or holes in something

to do an action or piece of work

serious and immediate danger

full of danger or risk

surrounding a tooth

to die, esp. as a result of an accident, violence, or war

allowing liquids or gases to pass through it.

To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.

to treat people unfairly or cruelly over a period of time because of their race, religion, etc.

continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

The art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.

be appropriate, related, or applicable.

relating directly to the subject being considered; relevant

A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures

a flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface

The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.

the most successful or admired part of a system or achievement

a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.

a very small amount of money

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

a contagious disease that spreads rapidly and kills many people.

An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.

a formal promise, or something that is given as a sign that you will keep a promise

an abundance.

Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally.

steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.