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Despicable Me 4 (2024) English vocabulary

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  • suppository

    Word

    a small medicine that you put into the rectum or vagina so it dissolves

  • tomfoolery

    Word

    silly or foolish behavior

  • slushy

    Word

    a cold drink made from crushed ice and flavored syrup or juice

  • awesomeness

    Word

    the quality of being very impressive or exciting

  • smooch

    Word

    a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • festivity

    Word

    a lively celebration or festive event

  • badgering

    Word

    to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again

  • antic

    Word

    playful, funny, or slightly silly

  • mooned

    Word

    to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

  • chitchat

    Word

    casual conversation about unimportant things

  • gloat

    Word

    to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure

  • cashew

    Word

    the edible nut of the cashew tree

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • expertly

    Word

    in a very skilled or effective way

  • gargoyle

    Word

    a carved stone figure on a building, often shaped like a monster or animal and used as a water spout

  • pistachio

    Word

    a small green nut with a hard shell

  • wreak

    Word

    to cause a lot of damage or harm

  • boomer

    Word

    a person born during the baby boom after World War II

  • smudge

    Word

    a dirty mark or smear

  • covet

    Word

    to want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else

  • hamstring

    Word

    one of the two muscles at the back of the thigh

  • bummer

    Word

    a disappointing or annoying situation

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  • indestructible

    Word

    impossible or very hard to destroy or damage

  • minion

    Word

    a person who serves or follows a powerful person, often in a weak or unimportant role

  • exterminate

    Word

    to destroy or kill something completely

  • alumnus

    Word

    a person who has graduated from a school, college, or university

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • femme

    Word

    a woman who is very attractive and uses that to influence or seduce people

  • hemp

    Word

    a plant grown for its strong fiber and seeds

  • bah

    Word

    an exclamation used to show disgust, contempt, or annoyance

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • nemesis

    Word

    a person or thing that is very difficult to defeat or deal with

  • irritable

    Word

    easily annoyed or made angry

  • ado

    Word

    fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • ballooned

    Word

    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • ing

    Word

    a suffix added to verbs to make forms like running or eating

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • pivotal

    Word

    very important to the success or result of something

  • cranky

    Word

    bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

  • chameleon

    Word

    a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

  • needless

    Word

    not necessary; able to be avoided

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • mayhem

    Word

    violent or very messy disorder; chaos

  • back at you

    Phrase

    used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

  • rub it in

    Phrase

    to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

  • blackmailing

    Word

    the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

  • behold

    Word

    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • illumination

    Word

    the act of lighting something or making it bright

  • diva

    Word

    a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

  • vested

    Word

    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • zip one's lip

    Phrase

    to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

  • without further ado

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

  • with no further ado

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

  • tumble

    Word

    to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

  • cockroach

    Word

    a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • indulge

    Word

    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • medley

    Word

    a mixture of different things

  • scramble

    Word

    to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

  • new school

    Phrase

    modern and not traditional or old-fashioned

  • remorse

    Word

    a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

  • karma

    Word

    the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

  • mamma mia

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

  • crown jewel

    Phrase

    the most valuable or important part of something

  • under wraps

    Phrase

    kept secret or not yet made public

  • intimidate

    Word

    to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

  • on thin ice

    Phrase

    in a risky or delicate situation

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • clubhouse

    Word

    a building or room where members of a club meet and spend time together

  • cheesy

    Word

    tasting or smelling like cheese

  • paneling

    Word

    wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

  • safe house

    Phrase

    a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

  • glitter

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of reflected light

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • havoc

    Word

    a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion

  • great one

    Phrase

    someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • badger

    Word

    a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • take away from

    Phrase

    to not make something seem less good, exciting, or impressive

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • fearless

    Word

    not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

  • arched

    Word

    curved like an arch

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

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