to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

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

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

relating to the process of growth or progress

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

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

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

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

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

to make something unable to function or operate

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

To sleep lightly for a short time.

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

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Moving downward; going down or descending.

a disagreement or argument about something important

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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

to throw away something that is no longer needed

not bright; having little light; faint

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

an evil spirit or devil

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

to reveal or make information known; to expose

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Power and influence over others; control or command.

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

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

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

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

a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

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

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

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

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

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

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Written or spoken communication or debate.

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

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

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

Relating to the digestion of food.

the action of making something known or public

To obtain something from a source.

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

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

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

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

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

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

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

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

To plan or invent something carefully.

relating to teeth or dentistry

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

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

to fall or let fall in drops

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

material that provides official information or evidence

The state of being diverse; variety.

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

the length of time that something continues

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

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

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

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 mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

to separate or remove something from something else

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

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

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

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

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

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

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

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone