Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

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

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

To announce something formally or officially.

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

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

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

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

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

having faults or defects; imperfect

The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

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

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

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

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

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

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

a young duck

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

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

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

To disapprove of or discourage something.

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

something or someone used to lure or mislead

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

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

Light, delicate, and translucent.

a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

to make something happen later than planned

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

An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

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

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

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

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

without moisture; preserved by removing water

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

the central part of a city

to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

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

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

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

Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

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

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

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

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

to rely on someone or something for support

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

brave, valiant, courageous

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

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

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

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

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Deeply religious or sincere.

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

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

to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort

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

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

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.

A state of great sorrow or distress.

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

imprisonment or confinement

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

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

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

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

to refuse to allow or accept something