a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

Light, delicate, and translucent.

Having many details; very thorough.

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

brave, valiant, courageous

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.

a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower

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

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

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

to be unlike or distinct from something else

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

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

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

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

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

throughout the course of a period of time

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

clearly able to be shown or proven

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

delicious or highly enjoyable

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

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

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

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

A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

to give an account of something in words, including details

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

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

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

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

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

To sleep lightly for a short time.

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

to refuse to allow or accept something

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

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

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

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

to show that something is false or wrong

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

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

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

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

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

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

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

to leave, especially to start a journey

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

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

from a higher to a lower position

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

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

A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.

the state of being separated or not united

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Moving downward; going down or descending.

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.

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

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

a formal debate or argument

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

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 flat, thin, round object or surface

deserted; lonely; barren

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

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

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

a word consisting of two syllables