a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

to fall or let fall in drops

to have power or control over something or someone

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

having faults or defects; imperfect

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

the space where a door opens into a room or building

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

causing harm or injury

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

To plan or invent something carefully.

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

the length of time that something continues

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

relating to teeth or dentistry

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

The state of being diverse; variety.

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

an evil spirit or devil

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

to reveal or make information known; to expose

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

relating to the process of growth or progress

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

the action of making something known or public

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

To sleep lightly for a short time.

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

To obtain something from a source.

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe