to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

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

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

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

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

a small drum used in military or marching bands

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

To release from military service or to disband troops.

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

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

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

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

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

Consisting of two atoms.

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

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

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

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

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

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

a state of disuse or inactivity

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

to dig up something buried, especially a body

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

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

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

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

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

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

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

To describe or portray something precisely

to give an account of something in words, including details

to reduce in value over time

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

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

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

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

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

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

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

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

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

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

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

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

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

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

having a very pleasant taste or smell

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

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

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

a word consisting of two syllables

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

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

to a great depth; intensely; profoundly

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

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

the length of time that something continues

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

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

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

to regard or consider in a specified way

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

a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

a deep shade of blue color

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

the action or process of getting rid of something

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

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

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

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

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

on or to a lower floor of a building

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

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.

moral corruption; wickedness

to relieve someone of a burden or load

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

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

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive