a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

to fall or let fall in drops

Power and influence over others; control or command.

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

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

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

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

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

Differences between things that should be the same

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

a word consisting of two syllables

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

Silly or foolish.

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

No longer alive; the end of life.

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

Having many details; very thorough.

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

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

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

silly or nonsensical talk

imprisonment or confinement

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

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.

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

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

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

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

to set the boundaries or limits of something

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

to give time, effort, or resources to something

from a higher to a lower position

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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

to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

Harm, damage, impairment.

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin

A line of verse with ten syllables.

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

in a way that shows despair or great need

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

open to debate or argument; questionable

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

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

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency