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

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

relating to teeth or dentistry

the state of being separated or not united

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

Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

a downward slope of ground

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

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Causing physical or mental harm or damage.

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

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

to separate or remove something from something else

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

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

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

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

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 dislike intensely or hate.

a person who operates a motor vehicle

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

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

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

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

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

to position strategically; to use effectively

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

to deny responsibility or connection with something

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

The state of being diverse; variety.

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

containing elements very different from one another.

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

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

something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

morally corrupt or wicked

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

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

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

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

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

to pay out money, especially from a fund

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

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

Empty of people; abandoned.

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

To make wider, larger, or more open.

from a higher to a lower position

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

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

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

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

A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

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

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand

without doubt; certainly; clearly

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

a group of twelve

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

to find something for the first time

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

to provide money to pay the costs of something

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

fond of or given to argument and debate

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

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Consisting of two atoms.

to swell or expand by pressure from within

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

a small drum used in military or marching bands

to give a name or designation to something

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

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