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Ruin refers to the state of being destroyed, damaged, or degenerated to a point of disrepair or collapse. It can also refer to the act of causing such destruction or decline. This can apply to physical structures, such as buildings or cities, as well as abstract concepts, such as reputations or finances. For example, The hurricane caused ruin to the small coastal town or His gambling habit led to financial ruin.

A good person is generally characterized by qualities such as kindness, empathy, integrity, honesty, altruism, and respect towards others. They are known for their positive actions and behavior, demonstrating moral and ethical principles in their personal and professional lives. They genuinely care about the well-being of others, willing to selflessly help or make sacrifices for their benefit. Ultimately, what constitutes a good person can vary greatly based on cultural, religious, and personal values and standards.

genus of shrubs and small trees of tropical America and Asia having cylindrical fruits spirally twisted around one another

A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

A latitudinarian is a person or a philosophical position that advocates for broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, or a liberal interpretation in matters of religion, especially in relation to theological doctrines and religious behavior. This term is often applied to individuals who are tolerant of deviations from orthodox religious beliefs or standard practices, emphasizing moral conduct over rigid adherences to a specific religious doctrine.

A flouter is a person who openly or contemptuously disregards laws, norms, conventions, or rules. This can apply to various contexts such as societal norms, school or workplace policies, or any established system of rules or principles.

The Maltese Lira was the former currency of Malta from 1972 until 2007, when it was replaced by the Euro. This currency was usually abbreviated as Lm, although the traditional ₤ sign was often used locally. The Maltese lira was subdivided into 100 cents, and each cent was further subdivided into 10 mils.

someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse

treated with dislike or contempt

a camera lens that magnifies the image

An oxygen mask is a medical device designed to deliver oxygen from an attached storage reservoir to the lungs. It is typically used in situations where the ambient atmosphere does not contain enough oxygen, such as in various medical emergencies, during surgeries, or in airplanes. The mask fits over the nose and mouth to ensure efficient delivery of the oxygen.

Newsprint is a low-cost, non-archival paper consisting mainly of wood pulp and most commonly used to print newspapers and other publications and advertising material. Invented in 1844 by Charles Fenerty of Nova Scotia, Canada, it usually has an off white cast and distinctive feel. It is designed for use in printing presses that employ a long web of paper (web offset, letterpress and flexographic), rather than individual sheets of paper.
Newsprint is favored by publishers and printers as it is relatively low cost (compared with paper grades used for glossy magazines and sales brochures), strong (to run through modern high-speed web printing presses) and can accept four-color printing at qualities that meet the needs of typical newspapers.

any action resulting in injury or destruction

one who admires; one who esteems or loves greatly

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum which is visible to the human eye.

the herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China

Surroundings are the area around a given physical or geographical point or place. The exact definition depends on the field. Surroundings can also be used in geography (when it is more precisely known as vicinity, or vicinage) and mathematics, as well as philosophy, with the literal or metaphorically extended definition.
In thermodynamics, the term (and its synonym, environment) is used in a more restricted sense, meaning everything outside the thermodynamic system. Often, the simplifying assumptions are that energy and matter may move freely within the surroundings, and that the surroundings have a uniform composition.

small genus of chiefly Mediterranean herbs: bladderpods

NNW stands for North-Northwest, which is a compass direction halfway between north and northwest, commonly used in navigation or meteorology.