Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

a young duck

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

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

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

capable of being turned aside or redirected

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

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

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

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

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

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

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

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

to have power or control over something or someone

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

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

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

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

morally corrupt or wicked

the action or process of getting rid of something

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Relating to the digestion of food.

a slow or stupid person

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

Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

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

Empty of people; abandoned.

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

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

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

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

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

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

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

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

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

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

the space where a door opens into a room or building

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products

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

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

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

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

a female deer, especially an adult one

a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment

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

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

to make someone or something completely wet

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

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.

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

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

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

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

to demand payment of a debt persistently

to position strategically; to use effectively

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

to cease to be visible; to vanish

to relieve someone of a burden or load

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

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

a group of twelve

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

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

Harm, damage, impairment.

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

to be unlike or distinct from something else

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.