noun - the part of trousers, skirts, or underwear that fits around your waist; it often has elastic or a button
noun - a small strip of fabric attached to clothes or towels so you can hang them on a hook
noun - a string or cord that you pull to tighten or close something, like the waist of trousers or the top of a bag
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
adjective - (of conditions or situations) very difficult, harsh, or severe
verb - to fill a place with a loud sound or echo
adjective - (of a sound) very loud and deep
adjective - very great, clear, or complete
noun, formal - the power to choose something freely or to make your own decisions
verb, American English, informal - to move sideways to make space for someone or something