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

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

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

worth having or wanting; attractive

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

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

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

to separate or remove something from something else

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

a young duck

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

not bright; having little light; faint

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

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

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

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

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

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

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

a disagreement or argument about something important

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

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

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

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

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

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

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

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

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

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

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

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

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

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

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

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

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

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

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

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

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

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

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

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

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

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

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

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

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

To sleep lightly for a short time.

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

to detach or separate from a connection or source

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

to position strategically; to use effectively

in a way that shows despair or great need

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

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

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

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

Moving downward; going down or descending.

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

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

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

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

material that provides official information or evidence

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

having faults or defects; imperfect

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

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

the action of making something known or public

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

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

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

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

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

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

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

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

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

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.

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

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

causing damage; harmful

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

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

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly