easter (noun)
A Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. Celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
bhang (noun)
A preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant. Much used in India.
hareem (noun)
Living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household.
na (noun)
A silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group. Occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water). Burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water. Occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt).
sarcasm (noun)
Witty language used to convey insults or scorn.
blue jet (noun)
Atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward.
twinkle (verb)
Gleam or glow intermittently.
rung (noun)
A crosspiece between the legs of a chair.
hum (noun)
The state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity.
democratic (adjective)
Characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality.
