a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

to fit or combine perfectly together

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

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

a slow or stupid person

a state of disuse or inactivity

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

A sum of money that is owed or due.

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

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

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

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

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

The state of being diverse; variety.

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

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

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

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

Scattered or spread across a wide area.

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

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

the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries

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

A state of great sorrow or distress.

The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Hard, menial, or dull work.

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

something or someone used to lure or mislead

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.

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

digression; wandering from a path or subject

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

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

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

having exact and definite limits or form

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

the space where a door opens into a room or building

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

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

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

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

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

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

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

brave, valiant, courageous

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

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

to have a different opinion; to not agree

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

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

throughout the course of a period of time

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

to separate or remove something from something else

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Causing physical or mental harm or damage.

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

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Empty of people; abandoned.

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Not alike; different.

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

from a higher to a lower position

in a way that shows despair or great need

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

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

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

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

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

to mock or ridicule someone or something

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

A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

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

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

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