separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

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

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

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

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

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

material that provides official information or evidence

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

able to spread or be spread through a medium

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

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

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

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

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

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

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

relating to teeth or dentistry

containing elements very different from one another.

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

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.

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

to pay out money, especially from a fund

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

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

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

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

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

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

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

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

Having many details; very thorough.

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

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

to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

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

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

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

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

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

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.

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

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

To obtain something from a source.

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

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

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

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

to make someone dissatisfied or discontented

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

capable of being turned aside or redirected

to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals

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

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

a person's outward behavior or appearance

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

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

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

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

to express disapproval of something

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

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

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

far away in space or time; remote

to decide; to find out exactly

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

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

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

Based on illusion; not real.

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

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

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

To sleep lightly for a short time.

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

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

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

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