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

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

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

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

having exact and definite limits or form

a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

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

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

A great difference or inequality.

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

the action or process of getting rid of something

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

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

showing a difference or inconsistency

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

Hard, menial, or dull work.

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

the length of time that something continues

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

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

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company

Light, delicate, and translucent.

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

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

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

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

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

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

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

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

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

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

extremely poor; without money or possessions

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

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

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

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.

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

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

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

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

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

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

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

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

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

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

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

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

deserving ridicule or mockery

to deny responsibility for or connection with something

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

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

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

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

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

a group of twelve

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

The state of being diverse; variety.

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

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

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

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

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

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

a god or goddess

showing stubborn determination and persistence

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

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

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

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

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.