A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

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

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

something that is desired or considered necessary

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

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

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

an appliance for washing dishes automatically

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

A number by which another number is divided.

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

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

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

from a higher to a lower position

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

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency

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

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

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

Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.

Light, delicate, and translucent.

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

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

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

Silly or foolish.

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

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.

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

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

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

having lost quality, value, or moral character

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

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

to decide; to find out exactly

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

to make something unable to function or operate

a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

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

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Scattered or spread across a wide area.

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

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

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

To disapprove of or discourage something.

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.

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

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

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

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

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

relating to teeth or dentistry

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

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

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

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

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

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion

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

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

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

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

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

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

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

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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