to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

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

A period of ten years.

the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

To release from military service or to disband troops.

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

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

able to spread or be spread through a medium

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

To separate or cut apart.

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

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

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

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

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 member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

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

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

To obtain something from a source.

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.

a disagreement or argument about something important

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

feeling hopeless; in despair

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.

from a higher to a lower position

relating to teeth or dentistry

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

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

The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

to mock or ridicule someone or something

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Power and influence over others; control or command.

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

extremely or unusually small

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

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

a god or goddess

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

to demand payment of a debt persistently

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

in a way that shows despair or great need

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

To make a choice or judgment about something.

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

the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point

To persuade someone not to do something.

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

a person who operates a motor vehicle

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

a person's outward behavior or appearance

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth

to show that something is false or wrong

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

imprisonment or confinement

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

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

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information