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dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
"The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices."
the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief
"It took great courage for her to speak up against the injustice."
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
"He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people."
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
"He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully."
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
"The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery."
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
"The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals."
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
"Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity."
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
"Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world."
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
"She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly."
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
"The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road."
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
"The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure."
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
"After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally."
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
"It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home."
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
"The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes."
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
"The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers."
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
"The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood."
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
"The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly."
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
"The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles."
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
"She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter."
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
"The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident."
the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
"The swimming competition attracted athletes from all over the country."
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
"Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight."
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
"He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes."
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
"She spoke with great confidence during the job interview."
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