showing stubborn determination and persistence

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

Differences between things that should be the same

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

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

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

To persuade someone not to do something.

an evil spirit or devil

to refuse to allow or accept something

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

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

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

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

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

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

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

conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

a disagreement or argument about something important

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient

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

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

deserted; lonely; barren

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

to set the boundaries or limits of something

a state of disuse or inactivity

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

to regard or consider in a specified way

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

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

feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

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

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

the action of making something known or public

Fine particles of matter.

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

A period of ten years.

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

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.

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

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

A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

containing elements very different from one another.

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

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

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

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.

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

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

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

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

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

silly or nonsensical talk

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

to stop living; to cease to exist

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

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

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

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

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

something that is desired or considered necessary

expressing disapproval or belittling

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

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

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