to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

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

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

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

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Moving downward; going down or descending.

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

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

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

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

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

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

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

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

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

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

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

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

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

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

not bright; having little light; faint

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

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

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

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

to separate or remove something from something else

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

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

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

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

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

to have power or control over something or someone

Power and influence over others; control or command.

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

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

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

Written or spoken communication or debate.

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

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

to give time, effort, or resources to something

to detach or separate from a connection or source

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

to make something unable to function or operate

an evil spirit or devil

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

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

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

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

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

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

To obtain something from a source.

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

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

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

relating to the process of growth or progress

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

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

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

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

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

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Relating to the digestion of food.

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

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

to position strategically; to use effectively

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

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

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

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

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

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

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

having faults or defects; imperfect

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

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

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

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

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

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

a young duck

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

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

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

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

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

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

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

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

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

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

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

to fall or let fall in drops

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.