to cause to be firmly fastened or secured

to establish or determine definitely

to take revenge or get even with someone

to employ chemical solutions or agents to halt biological activity, preserve, and solidify tissue

to make infertile or render incapable of reproduction

to prepare or arrange something to ensure it is ready and suitable for a specific event or purpose

to manipulate or influence a situation to ensure a desired result, often through dishonest or unlawful actions

a serious problem or difficult situation

informal terms for a difficult situation

the act of putting something in working order again

an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

a determination of the place where something is

something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug