a formal public statement

a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

change toward something smaller or lower

an extremely intense and destructive fire

the act of applying force suddenly

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

any action taken to avoid or reduce the risk of a negative outcome

a contractual agreement that grants a company or individual the right to operate a subsidiary business, such as a store or a kiosk, within the premises of another business or organization

the quality of being limited or restricted

a series with a definite pattern of advance

a movement back from an impact

a judicial order regarding what one should or should not do

an arrangement of parts or elements

an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping

laborious cogitation

the act of propelling

the period of time during which something continues

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

(used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns