adjective, technical - impossible to make smaller, simpler, or easier to deal with; not able to be reduced or simplified further
adverb - used to introduce a different way of saying something, often to make it clearer or easier to understand
verb, technical - to send someone accused of a crime back into custody to wait for their trial or for further investigation
verb - to speak or express opinions in a way that shows you think you are always right or know everything, especially in a pompous or dogmatic way
noun - a difficult or dangerous situation, especially one that is serious or unfortunate
noun - a distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person, place, or thing
noun - a small decorative mat, usually made of lace or paper, placed under objects such as plates or vases to protect surfaces or for ornament
verb, formal - to combine or unite to form one structure, organization, or substance
noun, technical - a machine tool used for shaping solid materials, especially metal, by cutting away parts with a rotating tool
noun - a person who supports and protects someone or something from attack or criticism
adjective - relating to or characterized by harmony, especially in music; involving frequencies that are whole-number multiples of a fundamental tone
noun - a small mountain lake, usually formed by a glacier
adjective, British English, informal - very disorganized, chaotic, or badly managed
adjective, formal - involving conflict or opposition, especially in a way where two sides compete or argue against each other
verb - to pour water on something using a hose