a fine, soft-finished cotton fabric, usually white, used for lingerie and infants' wear.

of, relating to, or of the nature of an impassioned oration.

the sky; the vault of heaven.

foolish, unintelligent, or silly.

the process in which the air pressure in the center of a cyclone rapidly drops, potentially producing hurricane-force winds with very heavy rain or snow.

an old ragged garment; tattered article of clothing.

a side-channel, especially one that later rejoins the main stream.

to pretend illness, especially in order to shirk one's duty, avoid work, etc.

a chilled drink of Spain and Latin America, made from rice milk or any of various nut milks, sweetened and typically flavored with cinnamon or vanilla.

a chilled drink of Spain and Latin America, made from rice milk or any of various nut milks, sweetened and typically flavored with cinnamon or vanilla.

pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial.

awareness of sharp points through the sense of touch without experiencing pain.

a word that has opposite or nearly opposite meanings.

noting or pertaining to the process by which the expression of genetic information is modified on a molecular level without a change to the DNA sequence.

to restore to a former state; renew; renovate.

emitting sparks of fire, as certain stones when struck with steel.

emerald-green in color.

to mark or color with red.

the state of or tendency to be flowering, fruiting, or ripening early, as plants or fruit.

any large gathering with a partylike atmosphere.

a Christmas lantern consisting of a lighted candle set in sand inside a paper bag.

suitable for use as food; edible.

mist; fog.

resembling snow; snowy.

a slightly cupped ring placed over the socket of a candleholder to catch the drippings of a candle.

the candle used to kindle the candles in the Hanukkah menorah.

the act or process of swallowing.

a sphinx with the head of a man.

a gusty flurry or shower; a brief squall or storm accompanied by precipitation.

of great or far-reaching importance or consequence.

an insulated network of pipes and cables, used to convey water and electricity in communities situated in areas of permafrost.

consisting of drying oils and resins that usually have been cooked.

a prehistoric sepulchral tomb or casket.

an ordered set of instructions applied repeatedly to data to solve a problem or accomplish a task.

an artificial mixture, resembling smalt, containing cobalt oxide and, usually, silica, used to produce a blue color in glass and in ceramic glazes.

excessively ornate or fussy in artistic or architectural style.

in silks or fabrics, presenting a watery or wavelike appearance.

the art or process of transferring pictures or designs from specially prepared paper to wood, metal, glass, etc.

the largest moon of the planet Jupiter.

environmental design of residential and park land using various methods for minimizing the need for water use.

a dry red wine made from a black vinifera grape in California.

to subject to the action of x-rays.

mildness; gentleness.

engagement to be married; betrothal.

a cooked dish of kernels of corn mixed with shell beans, especially lima beans, and, often, with green and sweet red peppers.

a light yellow cake made with eggs and butter and typically layered, filled, and frosted or made into petits fours for serving.

any plant of the gourd family.

turnovers or pockets of noodle dough filled with any of several mixtures, usually boiled, and served in soup.

a dish of tomatoes, green peppers, vine leaves, or eggplants stuffed with a mixture of meat, rice, and spices.

to agitate a beverage with a rod for stirring highballs and cocktails.