a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

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

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

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

to detach or separate from a connection or source

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

To sleep lightly for a short time.

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

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

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

to have power or control over something or someone

To plan or invent something carefully.

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

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

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

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

to make something unable to function or operate

in a way that shows despair or great need

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

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

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

worth having or wanting; attractive

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

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

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

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

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

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

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

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

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

an evil spirit or devil

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

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

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

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

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

to throw away something that is no longer needed

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

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

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

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

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

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

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

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 measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

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

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

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

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

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

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

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

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

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

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

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

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

to give time, effort, or resources to something

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

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

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

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

having faults or defects; imperfect

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

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

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

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

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

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

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

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

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

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

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

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

relating to teeth or dentistry

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

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

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

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

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

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

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

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

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

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

To obtain something from a source.

not bright; having little light; faint

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

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

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

material that provides official information or evidence

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

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

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

causing harm or injury

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

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

to fall or let fall in drops