to make something unable to function or operate

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

Moving downward; going down or descending.

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

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

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

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

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

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

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

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

Relating to the digestion of food.

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

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

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

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.

causing damage; harmful

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

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

the space where a door opens into a room or building

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

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

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

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

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

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

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

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

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

in a way that shows despair or great need

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

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

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

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

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

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

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

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

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

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

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

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

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

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

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

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

relating to the process of growth or progress

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

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

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

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

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

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

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

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

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

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

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

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

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

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

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

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

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

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

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

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

a young duck

to separate or remove something from something else

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

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

to throw away something that is no longer needed

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

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

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

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

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Empty of people; abandoned.

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

The state of being diverse; variety.

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

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

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

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

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

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

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

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

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

an evil spirit or devil

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

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

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

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

the action or process of getting rid of something

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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