deserving ridicule or mockery

the action of making something known or public

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals

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

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

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

relating to teeth or dentistry

on or to a lower floor of a building

reserved, modest, and shy

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

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

to fit or combine perfectly together

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

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

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

to provide money to pay the costs of something

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

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

to refuse to allow or accept something

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

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

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

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

to pay out money, especially from a fund

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

A state of great sorrow or distress.

A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

happening every day

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

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

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

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

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

to deny responsibility or connection with something

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

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

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

to express disapproval of something

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

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

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

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

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

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

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

to detach or separate from a connection or source

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

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

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

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

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

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Written or spoken communication or debate.

To plan or invent something carefully.

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

Fine particles of matter.

Deeply religious or sincere.

a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health

active during the day; occurring daily

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

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

a deep shade of blue color

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

To dislike intensely or hate.

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

the action or process of getting rid of something

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

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

morally corrupt or wicked

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

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

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

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

A great difference or inequality.

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

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

to demand payment of a debt persistently

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

throughout the course of a period of time

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

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

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint