a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

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

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

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

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

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

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

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

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

to position strategically; to use effectively

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

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

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

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

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

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

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

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

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

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

relating to teeth or dentistry

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

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

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

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

worth having or wanting; attractive

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

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

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

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

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

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

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

the action of making something known or public

Moving downward; going down or descending.

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

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

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

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

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

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

the length of time that something continues

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

to throw away something that is no longer needed

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

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

To plan or invent something carefully.

having faults or defects; imperfect

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

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.

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

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

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

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

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

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

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

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

not bright; having little light; faint

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

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

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

to make something unable to function or operate

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

a young duck

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

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

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

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

causing harm or injury

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

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

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

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

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

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

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

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly