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the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
"Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now."
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
"The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene."
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
"The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics."
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
"The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique."
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
"It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party."
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
"She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library."
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
"The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam."
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
"The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work."
the imparting or exchanging of information or ideas; means of connection between people or places
"Good communication is essential for a successful business relationship."
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
"The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade."
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
"The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war."
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
"The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom."
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
"The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below."
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
"The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts."
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
"The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups."
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
"The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill."
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
"The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident."
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
"The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze."
care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning about possible danger or problems
"The teacher gave a caution to students about the slippery stairs."
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
"The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls."
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
"The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries."
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
"We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time."
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
"The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods."
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
"The news channel provided live coverage of the important event."
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