a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

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

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

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

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

having faults or defects; imperfect

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

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

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

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

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

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

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

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

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

The state of being diverse; variety.

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Empty of people; abandoned.

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

material that provides official information or evidence

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

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

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

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

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

the action or process of getting rid of something

the space where a door opens into a room or building

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

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

to make something unable to function or operate

in a way that shows despair or great need

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.

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

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

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

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

to have power or control over something or someone

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

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

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

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

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

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

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

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

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

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

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

Relating to the digestion of food.

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

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

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

to throw away something that is no longer needed

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

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

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

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

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

not bright; having little light; faint

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

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

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

to fall or let fall in drops

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Moving downward; going down or descending.

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

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

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

To sleep lightly for a short time.

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

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

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

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

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

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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 measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

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

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

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

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

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

to detach or separate from a connection or source

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

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

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