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

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

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

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

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

to make something unable to function or operate

a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details

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

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

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

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

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

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

material that provides official information or evidence

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

the length of time that something continues

the action of making something known or public

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

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

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

to fall or let fall in drops

Moving downward; going down or descending.

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

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

a young duck

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

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

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

causing damage; harmful

To sleep lightly for a short time.

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

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

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

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

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

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

to throw away something that is no longer needed

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

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

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Empty of people; abandoned.

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

relating to the process of growth or progress

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

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

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

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

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

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

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

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

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

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

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

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

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

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

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

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

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

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

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

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

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

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

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

to separate or remove something from something else

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

to reveal or make information known; to expose

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

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

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

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

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

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

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

relating to teeth or dentistry