The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

Contract into wrinkles or folds.

A person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization

In a state of severe disrepair

An area undergoing rapid growth due to sudden prosperity.

Having a rising and falling motion or appearance like that of waves

Reject with disdain or contempt

An extravagant trip or celebration, in particular one enjoyed by a government official at public expense

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

A mixture; a medley

Containing large numbers or amounts of someone or something

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Tall, thin, and awkward in movements or bearing

Complete destruction or obliteration; total defeat

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner

A position of leadership; or to steer (something)

A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.

An unorthodox or independent-minded person

Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner.

Plant leaves collectively

The action of obtaining or acquiring something

Work hard over a period of time; a spell of difficult, tiring work or traveling

Think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.

Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not

admitting of a final decision

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs

Give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something)

A letter, especially a long or official one

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Find a way around (an obstacle); overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever way

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status

Traveling from place to place

The undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution

Enclose something; Limit or qualify by conditions or exceptions

Impossible to satisfy (an appetite or desire)

Prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious