to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

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

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

Moving downward; going down or descending.

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

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

causing harm or injury

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.

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

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

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

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

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

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

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

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

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

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

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

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

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

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

relating to the process of growth or progress

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

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

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

having faults or defects; imperfect

To plan or invent something carefully.

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

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

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

to have power or control over something or someone

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

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

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

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

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

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

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

the action of making something known or public

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

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

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

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

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

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

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

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

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

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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

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

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

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

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

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

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

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

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

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

to separate or remove something from something else

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

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

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

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

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

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

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

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

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

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

to give time, effort, or resources to something

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

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

Relating to the digestion of food.

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

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

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

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

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

To obtain something from a source.

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

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

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

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

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

material that provides official information or evidence

Written or spoken communication or debate.

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

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

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

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

causing damage; harmful

to detach or separate from a connection or source

to position strategically; to use effectively

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