to refuse to allow or accept something

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

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

showing a difference or inconsistency

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

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

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

Having many details; very thorough.

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

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

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

to reveal or make information known; to expose

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

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

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

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 destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

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

The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

to demand payment of a debt persistently

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

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

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

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

a deep shade of blue color

to give time, effort, or resources to something

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

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

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

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

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

an appliance for washing dishes automatically

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

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

a female deer, especially an adult one

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

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

to detach or separate from a connection or source

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

A point or way in which things are not the same.

to perform an action; to carry out

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

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

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

deserving ridicule or mockery

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

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

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

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

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

a person's outward behavior or appearance

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

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

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

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

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

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

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

relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive

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

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

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

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Completely lacking or without something.

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

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

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

To disapprove of or discourage something.

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

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

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

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

A scarcity or lack of something.