To make or become smaller

Causing gloom or sadness

The feeling that someone or something is doesn't deserve your attention or respect

to listen secretly to private conversations

a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

to come into view

To get rid of; make something disappear

extremely bad; shocking

Absorb all the attention or interest

The distance around a circle

Easily seen or noticed

scattered fragments, wreckage

a tortuous and twisted shape or position

a mixture of various ingredients or elements

Alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

Natural ability; capacity for learning

An enemy, opponent

Fearful or anxious, especially about the future