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Paulie (1998) English vocabulary

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  • plumper

    Word

    more plump; fuller or rounder in shape

  • sidetrack

    Word

    to distract someone from an important topic or task

  • vocalize

    Word

    to make sounds with your voice

  • cognizant

    Word

    aware of something; knowing about it

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • unlisted

    Word

    not listed in a public directory or database

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • sombrero

    Word

    a Mexican hat with a very wide brim

  • easel

    Word

    a stand that holds a painter's canvas or board while they work

  • squawk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • feathering

    Word

    the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight

  • thunderclap

    Word

    a very loud, sharp sound of thunder

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • twine

    Word

    strong string made of several strands twisted together

  • feathered

    Word

    covered with feathers or decorated with feathers

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • purgatory

    Word

    in Roman Catholic teaching, a place or state where souls are purified before heaven

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • fateful

    Word

    likely to have a serious and important effect on what happens next

  • delirious

    Word

    feeling confused and unable to think clearly, often because of illness, fever, or extreme tiredness

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • fowl

    Word

    birds kept for food, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys

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  • toot

    Word

    to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • combing

    Word

    the act of combing hair

  • aviator

    Word

    a person who flies aircraft

  • snort

    Word

    to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • squeak

    Word

    to make a short, high-pitched sound

  • stutter

    Word

    to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • amazement

    Word

    a feeling of great surprise or wonder

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • logics

    Word

    the study of correct reasoning

  • plump

    Word

    slightly fat in a pleasant, rounded way

  • banish

    Word

    to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • mink

    Word

    a small animal with dark brown fur that lives near water

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • magpie

    Word

    a black-and-white bird with a long tail and a noisy call

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • godmother

    Word

    a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism

  • grapes of wrath

    Phrase

    a symbol of coming revenge or punishment

  • betwixt and between

    Phrase

    in a vague or unsettled state; not clearly one thing or another

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • deport

    Word

    to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • brochure

    Word

    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • showroom

    Word

    a room where products are shown to customers before they buy them

  • pendant

    Word

    a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain around the neck

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • giggle

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • tramp

    Word

    walk heavily or noisily

  • shoo

    Word

    to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • going away

    Phrase

    the act of leaving a place

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • perch

    Word

    to sit or rest on something, especially a branch or bar

  • meow

    Word

    the sound a cat makes

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • my Lord

    Phrase

    a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

  • crave

    Word

    to want something very much

  • spruce

    Word

    a type of evergreen tree with short needles and a pointed shape

  • rehearse

    Word

    to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

  • padre

    Word

    a title used for a Catholic priest

  • yawn

    Word

    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • proprietor

    Word

    the owner of a business, especially a small one

  • maniac

    Word

    a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • join the club

    Phrase

    an informal way to say that you have the same bad experience as someone else

  • hit rock bottom

    Phrase

    To reach the lowest point in your life or situation

  • fish to fry

    Phrase

    a more important thing to deal with

  • whole enchilada

    Phrase

    the whole thing; everything taken together

  • pooling

    Word

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

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • green stuff

    Phrase

    money

  • cheesy

    Word

    tasting or smelling like cheese

  • get outta here

    Phrase

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

  • what's new

    Phrase

    an informal way of greeting someone and asking what has happened recently in their life

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

    a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • biting

    Word

    sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

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