The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

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

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

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

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

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

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

able to spread or be spread through a medium

to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

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

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

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

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

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

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

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

a small round mark or spot

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

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

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

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

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

to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

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

Moving downward; going down or descending.

capable of being turned aside or redirected

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

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

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

to give an account of something in words, including details

A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.

relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

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

to dig up something buried, especially a body

Consisting of two atoms.

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

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

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

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

relating to teeth or dentistry

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

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

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

to regard or consider in a specified way

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

a small drum used in military or marching bands

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

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

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

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

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

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

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

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

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

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

the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

A number by which another number is divided.

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

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

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

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

great pleasure or delight

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

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

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

to cease to be visible; to vanish

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

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

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

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

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

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

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

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

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.

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

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion