noun - the process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
adjective, formal - very attractive or charming in a mysterious or seductive way
adjective, British English, informal - not straight, level, or properly balanced; shaky or unstable
noun - a medical facility for long-term illness, often for rest and treatment of chronic conditions like tuberculosis
adjective - dealing with problems or situations in a practical and realistic way rather than relying on theories or ideals
noun - a base or support on which a statue, column, or object stands
adverb, dated - three times
noun, technical - an old-fashioned long gun used by soldiers before rifles were invented
noun - a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products
verb - to support, strengthen, or improve something, often by providing encouragement or help
verb - to cause a chemical change in food or drink by the action of bacteria or yeast
noun - an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite
noun - the process of combining several things into a single more effective or organized whole
noun - the process of becoming stronger, more united, or more certain