Causing or tending to cause disruption.

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

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

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

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

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

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

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

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

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

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

to detach or separate from a connection or source

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

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

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

relating to teeth or dentistry

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

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

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

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

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

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

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

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

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

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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

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

Moving downward; going down or descending.

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

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

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

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

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

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Empty of people; abandoned.

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.

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

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

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

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

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

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

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

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

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

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

The state of being diverse; variety.

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

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

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

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

worth having or wanting; attractive

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

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

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

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

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

to reveal or make information known; to expose

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

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

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

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

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

to position strategically; to use effectively

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

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

to separate or remove something from something else

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

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

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

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

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

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

to fall or let fall in drops

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful