a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut

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

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

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

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

to give an account of something in words, including details

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

A sum of money that is owed or due.

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

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

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

the action or process of getting rid of something

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

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

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

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

a short, simple song or poem

A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.

to relieve someone of a burden or load

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

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

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

A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

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

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

on or to a lower floor of a building

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

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

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

showing a difference or inconsistency

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

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

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

the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship

to reduce to a lower rank or position

A point or way in which things are not the same.

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

to give time, effort, or resources to something

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

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 spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

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

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

moral corruption; wickedness

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

Light, delicate, and translucent.

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

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

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

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

the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

a word consisting of two syllables

silly or nonsensical talk

A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

The origin or development of something from a source.

A scarcity or lack of something.

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

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

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

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

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

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

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

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

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

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

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

relating to the process of growth or progress

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long