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 - the group of people or ideas that are at the forefront of new developments or movements
noun - the officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for managing money, passenger records, and crew logistics
adjective, formal - able to perceive or feel things; having the capacity for sensation or consciousness
noun - a mechanical gate with revolving arms that allows one person at a time to pass through, typically used to control entry
noun - a bitter-tasting plant used in making absinthe and some medicines
adjective, formal - extremely bad in a way that is shocking or noticeable
adjective - severely critical; expressing strong disapproval or harsh criticism
verb, technical - to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it
adjective - relating to flowers or made of flowers; decorated with or featuring flowers
adjective - very hot in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or weak
verb - to be uncomfortably hot, to suffer from intense heat
noun - a person whose job is to build or work with stone, brick, or concrete, especially to construct walls and buildings