to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

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

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

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

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

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

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

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

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

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

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

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

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

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

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

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

extremely or unusually small

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

A period of ten years.

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

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

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

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

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

in a way that is not the same as another or as expected

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

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

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

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

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

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

to reduce speed; to slow down

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

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

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled

A line of verse with ten syllables.

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

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

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Without being affected by; in spite of.

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

in a way that shows despair or great need

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

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

No longer alive; the end of life.

relating to teeth or dentistry

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

silly or nonsensical talk

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

To obtain something from a source.

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

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

A sum of money that is owed or due.

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

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

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

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

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

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

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

a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things

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

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

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

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

to express disapproval of something

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

A great difference or inequality.

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

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 show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

a state of disuse or inactivity

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

To plan or invent something carefully.