to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

To plan or invent something carefully.

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

To sleep lightly for a short time.

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Written or spoken communication or debate.

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

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

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

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

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

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

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

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

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

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

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

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

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

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

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

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

to reveal or make information known; to expose

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

The state of being diverse; variety.

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

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

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

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

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

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

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

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

material that provides official information or evidence

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

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

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

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Moving downward; going down or descending.

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

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

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

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

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

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

to separate or remove something from something else

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

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

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

Relating to the digestion of food.

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

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

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

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

a young duck

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

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

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

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

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

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

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

to fall or let fall in drops

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

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

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

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

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

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

causing harm or injury

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

the space where a door opens into a room or building

relating to the process of growth or progress

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

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

to throw away something that is no longer needed

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

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

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

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