To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

unpleasantly damp and cold

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

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

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

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

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

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

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

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

something or someone used to lure or mislead

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

deserted; lonely; barren

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

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

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

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

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

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

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

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

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

To make wider, larger, or more open.

To dislike intensely or hate.

a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

a small drum used in military or marching bands

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

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

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

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

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.

to rely on someone or something for support

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

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

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

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

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

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

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 substance that promotes the production of urine.

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask

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

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

A scarcity or lack of something.

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

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

showing a difference or inconsistency

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

to throw away something that is no longer needed

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

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

A period of ten years.

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

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

having a very pleasant taste or smell

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

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

To sleep lightly for a short time.

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

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

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

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

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

the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

The origin or development of something from a source.

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack