hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Power and influence over others; control or command.

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

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

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

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

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

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

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

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

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

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

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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

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

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 person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

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

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

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

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

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

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

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

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

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

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

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

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

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

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

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

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

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

relating to the process of growth or progress

Empty of people; abandoned.

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

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

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

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

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

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

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

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

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

the action or process of getting rid of something

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

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

to fall or let fall in drops

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

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

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

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

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

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

having faults or defects; imperfect

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

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

to have power or control over something or someone

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

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

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

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

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

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Relating to the digestion of food.

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

in a way that shows despair or great need

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

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

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

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

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

to give time, effort, or resources to something

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

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

the length of time that something continues

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

To sleep lightly for a short time.

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

an evil spirit or devil

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

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

to position strategically; to use effectively

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

the space where a door opens into a room or building

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

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

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

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.