Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

a slow or stupid person

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

A stupid or slow-witted person.

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

to deny responsibility for or connection with something

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

in a way that is not the same as another or as expected

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

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

deserving ridicule or mockery

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

a young duck

A period of ten years.

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

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

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

to give out or spread something among several people or places

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

causing damage; harmful

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

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

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

feeling hopeless; in despair

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

a small round mark or spot

to set the boundaries or limits of something

a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

to dig up something buried, especially a body

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

showing a difference or inconsistency

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

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

to pay out money, especially from a fund

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

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

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

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

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

showing stubborn determination and persistence

to fall or let fall in drops

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

a cowardly or dishonorable person

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

A person who receives a gift or donation.

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

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

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

to reduce to a lower rank or position

A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.

The origin or development of something from a source.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

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

to rely on someone or something for support

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

the act or process of destroying a building 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.

to hang loosely or swing freely

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.

a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth

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

The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

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

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

a formal debate or argument

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

To describe or portray something precisely

A great difference or inequality.

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender

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

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

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

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

a state of disuse or inactivity

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