The observation that work expands to fill the time available.
To heat or irradiate something just long enough to kill pathogenic microorganisms.
A sugar paste that’s molded into shapes and figures for decorating cakes, etc.
One who is easily taken advantage of, by being deceived, unfairly blamed, or ridiculed.
Relating to a conditioned or predictable response; automatic; involuntary.
A system of restricting access to online content or services, making them accessible only upon payme...
A sudden, devastating attack.
A hypocritical person who pretends to have high moral principles.
The belief that the world is becoming worse.
A person who believes that the world is getting worse.
Relating to or living in the open ocean, far from land.
Money or wealth, especially when acquired in a dishonorable manner.
A huge or difficult task.
The innermost, secret, or hidden parts of something.
The innermost, secret, or hidden parts of something.
Sadly thoughtful; wistful.
A task given, especially as a punishment.
A demand made before an ultimatum.
To travel, especially to wander from place to place.
Accomplishing or achieving desired results; effective.
Done without any interest, care, or effort.
The material surrounding the main text of a book, such as covers, preface, bibliography, colophon, e...
The assemblage of bubbles, in a glass of champagne, for example.
One who commits a crime or is accused of committing one.
The pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell.
Illusory; strange; deceptive; imaginary; surreal; hallucinatory.
A person of outstanding ability or promise.
The love of money; greed.
A bitter condemnation, usually in a speech.
To behave, especially to speak or write, as if corruptly influenced.
An abnormal sensitivity to light.
1. A medicine, especially one that acts as a laxative.