To persuade someone not to do something.

to have a different opinion; to not agree

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

to set the boundaries or limits of something

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

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

A period of ten years.

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

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

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

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

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority

something that is desired or considered necessary

Life at home or devotion to family life.

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

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

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Not alike; different.

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

a person who operates a motor vehicle

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

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

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

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

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

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

a young duck

capable of being turned aside or redirected

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

to reduce in value over time

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

deserving ridicule or mockery

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

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

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

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

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.

To obtain something from a source.

to regard or consider in a specified way

a god or goddess

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

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

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

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time

to relieve someone of a burden or load

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

a formal debate or argument

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

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

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

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

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

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

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

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

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.

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

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

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

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

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

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

on or to a lower floor of a building

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

to fall or let fall in drops

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

to make something seem less important than it really is

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.

the space where a door opens into a room or building

a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

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

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

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

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

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

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

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

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