a young duck

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

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

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

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

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

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

a disagreement or argument about something important

having faults or defects; imperfect

Written or spoken communication or debate.

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

To plan or invent something carefully.

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

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

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

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

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

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

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

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

Power and influence over others; control or command.

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

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

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

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

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

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

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

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

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

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

an evil spirit or devil

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

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

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

to fall or let fall in drops

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

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

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.

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

To sleep lightly for a short time.

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

the action of making something known or public

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

to position strategically; to use effectively

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

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

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

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

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

to throw away something that is no longer needed

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

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

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

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

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

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

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

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

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

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

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

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

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

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

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

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

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

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

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

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

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

material that provides official information or evidence

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

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

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

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

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

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

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

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Empty of people; abandoned.

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

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

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

The state of being diverse; variety.

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

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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