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

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

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

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

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

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

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

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

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

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

A line of verse with ten syllables.

Relating to the digestion of food.

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

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

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

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

a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things

Based on illusion; not real.

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

clearly able to be shown or proven

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

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

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

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

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

To release from military service or to disband troops.

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.

a downward slope of ground

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

To make wider, larger, or more open.

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

to throw away something that is no longer needed

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

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

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

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

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

To sleep lightly for a short time.

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

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

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

material that provides official information or evidence

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

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

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

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

a state of disuse or inactivity

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

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

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

containing elements very different from one another.

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

an inhabitant or resident of a particular place

to stop living; to cease to exist

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

the space where a door opens into a room or building

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

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

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

Deeply religious or sincere.

subject to customs duty or tax

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

a god or goddess

to position strategically; to use effectively

To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

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

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.

a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

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

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something