An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

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

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

worth having or wanting; attractive

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

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

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

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

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

active during the day; occurring daily

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

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

a downward slope of ground

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

throughout the course of a period of time

the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

to hang loosely or swing freely

an appliance for washing dishes automatically

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

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

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

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

the state of being separated or not united

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

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

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

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

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

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

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

a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

to make something unable to function or operate

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

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

a deep shade of blue color

having exact and definite limits or 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.

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

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

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

to pay out money, especially from a fund

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

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

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

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

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

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

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

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

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

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

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

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

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

morally corrupt or wicked

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Empty of people; abandoned.

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

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 raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious

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

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

the action of making something known or public

open to debate or argument; questionable

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

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

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

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

A scarcity or lack of something.

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

To describe or portray something precisely

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

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

a small drum used in military or marching bands

A period of ten years.

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

to decide; to find out exactly