to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

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

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

material that provides official information or evidence

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

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

worth having or wanting; attractive

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

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

to fall or let fall in drops

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

to make something unable to function or operate

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

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

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

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

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

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

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

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

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

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

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

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

Power and influence over others; control or command.

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

not bright; having little light; faint

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

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

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

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

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

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

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

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

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

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

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

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

The state of being diverse; variety.

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

the action of making something known or public

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

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

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

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Written or spoken communication or debate.

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

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

relating to teeth or dentistry

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

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

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

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

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

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

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

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

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

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

to give time, effort, or resources to something

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

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

Moving downward; going down or descending.

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

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

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

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

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

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

to reveal or make information known; to expose

to throw away something that is no longer needed

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

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

having faults or defects; imperfect

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

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

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

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

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

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

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

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

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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

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

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

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

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

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

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

To sleep lightly for a short time.

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

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.