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A feeling of happiness or satisfaction, or an activity that provides this.
Historically, a member of the common people in ancient Rome, as opposed to the aristocracy, or more generally, an ordinary person without high social status.
Relating to ordinary people, or, in a critical sense, common and unrefined.
A serious promise to do or give something.
An abundant or complete amount of something.
Available in a large amount, more than enough for what's needed.
A large amount, more than enough.
A very large or excessive amount of something.
Easily bent without breaking, or easily influenced or persuaded.
The sequence of events that make up a story.
The way the events of a story are organized and ordered, typically including a beginning, middle, and end.
A farming tool pulled through soil to turn it over before planting.
Showing courage and determination despite difficulty.
A device with metal pins that connects an electrical appliance to a power supply.
A small, round fruit with smooth purple or red skin and a single pit.
A person whose job is to fit and repair water pipes and related equipment.
To fall or drop suddenly and steeply.
To steal goods from a place by force, especially during war or chaos.
A condition in which many different groups, beliefs, or interests coexist within one society, often seen as good for fairness and debate.
Added to, used especially when combining numbers.
A society or government controlled by the wealthy.
A small bag sewn into clothing that is used for carrying small items.
A small amount of money given regularly to a child, often by a parent.
A long seed case that grows on certain plants, such as peas or beans.
A piece of writing arranged in lines, often using rhythm or rhyme to express feeling or ideas.
A person who writes poems.
Written work in verse that expresses ideas or feelings, often using rhythm and imagery.
Causing a sharp feeling of sadness or emotional depth.
A particular fact, idea, or purpose, or a sharp tip.
A change involving just a single base in a DNA sequence.
Having a sharp end, or, of a remark, direct and clearly critical.
A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it enters the body.
Containing a substance that can cause illness or death if absorbed by the body.
Relating to the North or South Pole, or completely opposite.
The state of having two opposite properties, ends, or charges, such as positive and negative.
The division of a group into two opposing sets of extreme views or positions, with little middle ground remaining.
Divided sharply into two opposing groups or sets of beliefs.
A long, thin piece of wood or metal, usually round, used for support or as a marker.
A strong written or spoken attack on someone's opinions or principles.
The official organization responsible for making sure people obey the law and keeping order.
A building where police officers work and where crimes can be reported.
A man who is a member of the police force.
An official plan of action agreed on by a government, business, or other organisation.
Having good manners and showing respect for others.
Relating to the government, public affairs, or the activities involved in gaining and using power.
A person who works in politics, especially as an elected official.
The activities associated with governing a country or area, or a person's political views.
A survey of people's opinions, or the process of voting in an election.