to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

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

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

to be unlike or distinct from something else

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

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

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

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

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

inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

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

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

to refuse to allow or accept something

having a very pleasant taste or smell

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

to make something seem less important than it really is

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

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

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

to stop living; to cease to exist

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

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

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

the action of making something known or public

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

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

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

to remove one's clothes

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

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

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

A line of verse with ten syllables.

The payment of money from a fund.

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

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.

containing elements very different from one another.

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals

to give a name or designation to something

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

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

to give an account of something in words, including details

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

open to debate or argument; questionable

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

to leave, especially to start a journey

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

feeling hopeless; in despair

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

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

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

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

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

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

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