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

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

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

to detach or separate from a connection or source

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

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

to separate or remove something from something else

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

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

relating to teeth or dentistry

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

To plan or invent something carefully.

to reveal or make information known; to expose

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

causing damage; harmful

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

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

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Written or spoken communication or debate.

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

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

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

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

to have power or control over something or someone

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

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

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

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

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

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

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

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

relating to the process of growth or progress

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

The state of being diverse; variety.

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

an evil spirit or devil

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

material that provides official information or evidence

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

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

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

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

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

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

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

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

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

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

having faults or defects; imperfect

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

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

a young duck

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

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details

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

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

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

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

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

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

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

to make something unable to function or operate

not bright; having little light; faint

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

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

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

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

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

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training