to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

to have power or control over something or someone

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

a downward slope of ground

To release from military service or to disband troops.

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

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

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

the length of time that something continues

fond of or given to argument and debate

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

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

individually separate and distinct

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

The origin or development of something from a source.

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

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

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

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

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

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

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

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.

to provide money to pay the costs of something

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

having exact and definite limits or form

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

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

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

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

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

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

to position strategically; to use effectively

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

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

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

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

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

without doubt; certainly; clearly

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

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

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

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

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

A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

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.

extremely poor; without money or possessions

Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

delicious or highly enjoyable

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

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

relating to teeth or dentistry

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

feeling hopeless; in despair

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

to make something seem less important than it really is

A line of verse with ten syllables.

A point or way in which things are not the same.

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

clearly able to be shown or proven

material that provides official information or evidence

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

an appliance for washing dishes automatically

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

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

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

to give a name or designation to something

a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

without moisture; preserved by removing water

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

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

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

To dislike intensely or hate.

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.