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| 1. The science of using all the forces of a nation as effectively as possible during peace or war. 2. A plan of action arrived at by means of this science or intended to accomplish a specific goal. |
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| 1. An area of land; a region. 2. The surface features of an area of land. |
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| 1. To crush by or as if by trampling; squash. 2. To silence, as with a crushing remark. 2. To make a splashing squishing sound, as when walking in mud. |
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| 1.. To reduce to fragments, shreds, or powder by rubbing against an abrasive surface.2. To cause to make a harsh grinding or rasping sound through friction. 3. To irritate or annoy persistently. |
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| 1. A framework of parallel or latticed bars for blocking an opening. 2. A framework of metal bars used to hold fuel or food in a stove, furnace, or fireplace. |
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| The place to which a person or thing is going or is sent |
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| To give off a strong or unpleasant odor. |
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| 1. The sum of the lengths of the segments that form the sides of a polygon. 2. The total length of any closed curve, such as a circle or an ellipse. 3. The outer limits of an area. 4. A fortified strip or boundary protecting a military position. |
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| To prevent from taking place; frustrate; block. 2. A seat across a boat on which a rower may sit. |
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| 1. Having no flaws; faultless. |
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| 1. A person employed to take care of horses. 2.A bridegroom. |
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| 1. Having an aroma; fragrant. |
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| 1. Lacking education or knowledge. 2. Showing or arising from a lack of knowledge. 3. Unaware or uninformed. |
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| 1. Perfectly clean. 2. Free from fault or error; flawless. 3. Free of sin; pure. |
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| Extremely hungry; starving. |
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| Strength of mind that allows one to deal with pain or adversity with courage. |
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| 1. A private instructor. 2. In law, the guardian of a minor and the minor's property. |
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| 1.A trapping device, usually consisting of a noose, used for capturing birds and small animals. 2. Something that entangles unsuspecting people: The agents bought stolen goods as part of a snare to catch thieves. |
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| Any of the wires or cords stretched across the lower head of a snare drum to give it a sharp rattling tone. |
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| 1. To adorn; decorate. 2. To decorate (a food or drink) with colorful or tasty items. |
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| 1. The condition or quality of being imperfect. 2. A defect; a fault or flaw. |
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| 1. A person active in politics, especially one holding a political office. 2. A person who uses cunning and guile to achieve power or success |
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| 1. A fabric resembling velvet but having a thicker deeper pile. 2. Luxurious; elegant. |
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| 1. To dull the luster of; discolor.2. To detract from or stain; disgrace. |
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| 1.Fond of luxury. 2. Marked by luxury; sumptuous. |
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