relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

not bright; having little light; faint

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

to reveal or make information known; to expose

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

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

to fall or let fall in drops

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

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

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

having a very pleasant taste or smell

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

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

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

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

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

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.

A great difference or inequality.

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

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

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

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

To announce something formally or officially.

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

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

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

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

to dig up something buried, especially a body

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

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

clearly able to be shown or proven

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall

to make someone or something completely wet

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation

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

to a great depth; intensely; profoundly

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

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

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

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

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

causing damage; harmful

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

Fine particles of matter.

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

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

a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder

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

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

the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

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

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

Light, delicate, and translucent.

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents

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

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

To release from military service or to disband troops.

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

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

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify