a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

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

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

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

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

something that is desired or considered necessary

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

No longer alive; the end of life.

lack of interest or concern

feeling hopeless; in despair

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

a formal debate or argument

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

a small drum used in military or marching bands

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

Hard, menial, or dull work.

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

To make a choice or judgment about something.

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

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.

to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

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

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

the length of time that something continues

to detach or separate from a connection or source

To dislike intensely or hate.

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

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

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

the action or process of getting rid of something

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

a person who operates a motor vehicle

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

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

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

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.

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

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

To sleep lightly for a short time.

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

to give out or spread something among several people or places

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

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

relating to teeth or dentistry

to set the boundaries or limits of something

great pleasure or delight

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

a young duck

to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point

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

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

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

to deny responsibility for or connection with something

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

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

Completely lacking or without something.

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.

to show that something is false or wrong

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

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

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

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.