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

to hang loosely or swing freely

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

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

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

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

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

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

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

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

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

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

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

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

the length of time that something continues

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

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

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

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

digression; wandering from a path or subject

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

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

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

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

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

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

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

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

No longer alive; the end of life.

the state of being separated or not united

to separate or remove something from something else

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

Deeply religious or sincere.

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

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

to cease to be visible; to vanish

Having many details; very thorough.

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

Completely lacking or without something.

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time

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

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

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

Fine particles of matter.

a person who writes plays

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

to dig up something buried, especially a body

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

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

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

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

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

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

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

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

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

An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

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

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

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

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

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

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

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

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Written or spoken communication or debate.

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

happening every day

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

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

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.