a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

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

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

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

to make something happen later than planned

to throw away something that is no longer needed

to swell or expand by pressure from within

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

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

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

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

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

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

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

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

to make something seem less important than it really is

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

something that is desired or considered necessary

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.

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

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

A point or way in which things are not the same.

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Hard, menial, or dull work.

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

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

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

a state of disuse or inactivity

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

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

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

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

Empty of people; abandoned.

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

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

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

a female deer, especially an adult one

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

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

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

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

worth having or wanting; attractive

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

far away in space or time; remote

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

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

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

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

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

having a very pleasant taste or smell

not bright; having little light; faint

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

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

A number by which another number is divided.

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

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

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

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

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

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

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

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

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

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

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

to a great depth; intensely; profoundly

Completely lacking or without something.

The payment of money from a fund.

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

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

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle