to reduce speed; to slow down

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes

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

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

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

the space where a door opens into a room or building

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

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

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

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

a god or goddess

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

in a way that shows despair or great need

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

clearly able to be shown or proven

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

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

Having many details; very thorough.

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

from a higher to a lower position

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

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

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

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

Empty of people; abandoned.

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.

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

material that provides official information or evidence

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

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

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

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.

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

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

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

happening every day

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active

to position strategically; to use effectively

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

To dislike intensely or hate.

to reveal or make information known; to expose

The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

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

the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

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

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

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

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Harm, damage, impairment.

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

to give an account of something in words, including details

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

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

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

Relating to the digestion of food.

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

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

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

to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

the length of time that something continues

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

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

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

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way