sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

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

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

digression; wandering from a path or subject

to give out or spread something among several people or places

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

to leave, especially to start a journey

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

to have power or control over something or someone

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

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.

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

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

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

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

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

a young duck

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

a small round mark or spot

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

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 swell or expand by pressure from within

Fine particles of matter.

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

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

a female deer, especially an adult one

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.

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

Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

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

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Consisting of two atoms.

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

to stop living; to cease to exist

to find something for the first time

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

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

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

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

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

a person's outward behavior or appearance

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

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

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

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

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

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

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

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

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

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

to detach or separate from a connection or source

without moisture; preserved by removing water

in a way that shows despair or great need

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol

Hard, menial, or dull work.

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

a word consisting of two syllables

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

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

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Written or spoken communication or debate.

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

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

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

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

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

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

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

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

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

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

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

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

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.