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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

a disagreement or argument about something important

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

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

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

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

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

Written or spoken communication or debate.

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

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

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

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

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

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

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

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

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

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Empty of people; abandoned.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

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

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

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

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

the length of time that something continues

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

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

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

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

material that provides official information or evidence

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

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

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

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

to fall or let fall in drops

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details

to give time, effort, or resources to something

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.

causing damage; harmful

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

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

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

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

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

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

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

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Relating to the digestion of food.

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

having faults or defects; imperfect

in a way that shows despair or great need

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

to throw away something that is no longer needed

the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

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

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

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

to make something unable to function or operate

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

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

To obtain something from a source.

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

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

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

a young duck

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

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

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

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

Moving downward; going down or descending.

the action or process of getting rid of something

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

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

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

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

to reveal or make information known; to expose

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

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

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan