an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors
a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas
the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units
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 insightful figure who offers guidance, advice, or philosophical reflection, often in stories or real life
an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties
a position that grants superiority or advantage over others
a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation
a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port
the feathers of a bird covering its body
to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted
to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them
a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner
