any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.

to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

to make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.

A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.

a person who practices witchcraft; magic, sorcery or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

a small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.

a relationship of mutual trust and respect. A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

comparative form of thick: more thick (relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension).

having or possessing the specified disposition or temperament.

a puritanical person.

an impression; the mark left behind by printing something.

a device, usually hinged with a striking plate, used for knocking on a door.

simple past tense and past participle of enter; to go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.