A word opens a world.

To become less intense or severe.

A reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.

Departing from the usual or expected pattern.

A departure from what is normal or expected.

Showing extreme submission, loss of self-respect, or hopelessness.

Ending without the intended result or success.

To wear away, scrape, or roughen a surface through friction.

To release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.

To choose not to participate in or consume something.

A deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.

The deliberate practice of refraining from something.

Relating to scholarship, study, or educational institutions; also theoretical rather than practical.

To make a feature more noticeable or emphasize its importance.

Enthusiastic public praise or approval.

Approval expressed openly by a group, often through a voice vote.

To become accustomed to a different environment or set of conditions.

To make room for, adapt to, or meet the needs of someone or something.

Agreement or harmony between people or ideas.

Agreement with a rule, standard, or stated requirement.

To approach and address someone boldly or intrusively.

To officially recognize a person or organization as meeting particular standards.

Sharp and biting in tone or temper.

To recognize or admit that something exists or is true.

To accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.