Vocabularies

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

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Not alike; different.

to scatter or disperse; to gradually disappear or waste away

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

Lack of harmony or agreement, especially in sound or ideas.

To persuade someone not to do something.

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

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

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

The process or state of diverging; a difference in opinion, character, etc.

Tending to be different or to develop in different directions.

The process of a business expanding into different product lines or markets to spread risk and reduce dependence on a single source of income.

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

The act of changing direction or being distracted; an activity that entertains.

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

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

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

A number by which another number is divided.

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

a female deer, especially an adult one

showing stubborn determination and persistence

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or others’ opinions.

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

Inactive or in a state of rest; temporarily not active or growing.

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

to make something seem less important than it really is

A sudden and heavy fall of rain.

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.