A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

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

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

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

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

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

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

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

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

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

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

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

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

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

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.

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

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

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

to separate or remove something from something else

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

the action of making something known or public

material that provides official information or evidence

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

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

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

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

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

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

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

to have power or control over something or someone

the space where a door opens into a room or building

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

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

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

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

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

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

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

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

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

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

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

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

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

relating to teeth or dentistry

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

an evil spirit or devil

The state of being diverse; variety.

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

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

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

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

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

Empty of people; abandoned.

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

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

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

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

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

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

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

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

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

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

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

a disagreement or argument about something important

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

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

to give time, effort, or resources to something

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

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

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

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

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.