to remove one's clothes

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

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

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

a group of twelve

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

lack of interest or concern

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

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

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

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 recognize or make a distinction between things.

the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

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

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

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

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.

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

to demand payment of a debt persistently

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

feeling hopeless; in despair

to make someone or something completely wet

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

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

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

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

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

a young duck

to make something unable to function or operate

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

to dig up something buried, especially a body

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

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

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

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

an appliance for washing dishes automatically

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

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

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

to rely on someone or something for support

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

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

To make a choice or judgment about something.

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

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

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

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

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

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

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

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

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

on or to a lower floor of a building

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

to give time, effort, or resources to something

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

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

a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

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

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

a small round mark or spot

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

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

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

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.

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

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

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

physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness