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an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
"She made a plea for help during the emergency."
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
"They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began."
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
"He made a pledge to donate money to charity."
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
"There is plenty of food for everyone at the party."
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
"The refugees were in a desperate plight."
a secret plan; a piece of land; the main story of a book or movie
"The detective uncovered a plot to steal the diamonds."
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
"The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle."
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
"The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal."
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
"What's the point of arguing about this issue?"
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
"The snake's bite contains deadly poison."
a course of action adopted by a government, organization, or individual
"The company has a strict policy against smoking."
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
"Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world."
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
"The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year."
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
"I feel happy when I see my friends."
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
"The monk performed penance for his past mistakes."
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
"Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens."
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
"After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company."
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of understanding
"His perception of the situation was quite different from mine."
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
"The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings."
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
"His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him."
the action of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment; how well someone does a task
"The student's performance in the exam was excellent."
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
"She wore her favorite perfume to the party."
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
"The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors."
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
"Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position."
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