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

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

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

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

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

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

to throw away something that is no longer needed

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

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

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

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

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

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

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

in a way that shows despair or great need

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

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

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

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

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

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

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

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

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

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

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

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

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

relating to the process of growth or progress

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

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

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

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

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

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

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

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

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

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

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

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

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

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

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

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

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

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

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

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

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

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

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

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

a young duck

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

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

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

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

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

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

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

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

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

Moving downward; going down or descending.

the space where a door opens into a room or building

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

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

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

having faults or defects; imperfect

not bright; having little light; faint

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

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

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

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Written or spoken communication or debate.

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

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

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

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

to give time, effort, or resources to something