a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

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

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

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

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

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

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

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

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

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

to reveal or make information known; to expose

causing harm or injury

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

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

to make something unable to function or operate

relating to teeth or dentistry

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

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

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

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

to give time, effort, or resources to something

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

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

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

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

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

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

to have power or control over something or someone

a disagreement or argument about something important

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

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

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

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

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

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

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

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

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

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

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

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

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

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

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

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Written or spoken communication or debate.

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

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

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

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

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

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

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

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

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

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

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

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

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

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

in a way that shows despair or great need

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

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

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

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

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

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

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

causing damage; harmful

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

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

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

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

relating to the process of growth or progress

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

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

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

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

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

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

to separate or remove something from something else

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

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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

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

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

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

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

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

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

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

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

To obtain something from a source.

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

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

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

to position strategically; to use effectively

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

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

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 means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

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

a young duck