an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors
the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes
the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies
a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life
the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle
an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth
something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive
a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist
an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties
a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port
to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted
a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story