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Wordin a charmingly old-fashioned or unusual way
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in a charmingly old-fashioned or unusual way
the buttocks; the back part of the body where you sit
free from guilt; innocent
to make someone or something weaker or less effective
to move through water or another liquid with a splashing sound
a phrase that combines two words with opposite meanings for effect
a type of logical argument in which a conclusion is based on two premises
calmness and self-control, especially in a difficult situation
a white substance used in making gunpowder, fireworks, and some fertilizers
the time when the sun rises and daylight begins
relating to Socrates or his method of asking questions to help people think more deeply
a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially when nothing interesting is happening
having parts that are all very similar
a rough, strong cloth made from jute or hemp
arranged in layers
the quality of having tiny holes that let air or liquid pass through
to hit or punish someone or something severely
the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations
a common mineral that looks like gold but is not valuable gold
one of the two flat bones on your upper back, behind the shoulder
dishonest behavior in which someone hides the truth or acts differently from what they really think
a person who does not believe in a religion or in God
the state of owing money
to break a law, rule, or moral standard
to give someone pleasure or satisfaction
relating to or shaped like a penis
matching in shape and size
the act of making your own decisions or choices
the bone in the upper part of your arm
relating to the study and description of different peoples and cultures
to put oil or grease on a machine or part so it moves smoothly
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
a rich source of something useful or valuable
a layer of rock or soil
a substance or product used to remove something
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
lacking warmth, kindness, or human feeling
large, strong, and heavily built
large in amount or number; plentiful
a group of soldiers or police standing or moving in a tight formation
dirty and untidy
to smile in a way that shows you are pleased with yourself or think you know more than others
a person who does not belong to a particular religion, especially in historical or religious contexts
illegal homemade alcohol, especially whiskey
a common pattern or idea that appears often in stories, movies, or other media
to connect or fit together so that the parts lock
the use of force or pressure to get something
a deep cut or tear in the skin
to make something very wet; soak it completely
a small piece of burning wood or coal left in a dying fire
the state of being the same or very similar in all parts
a person or thing that trims something
done on purpose; deliberate
a small bubble of air or gas in a liquid.
to respond to a kind act, feeling, or gesture with one of your own
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
a person who regularly posts angry or negative comments online
looking or feeling like wax
a soft, low, continuous sound
in a way that sounds believable and persuasive
relating to the study of human societies and cultures
the state of choosing not to marry and not having sexual relations
the shared values, beliefs, and style of a group or organization
relating to rock formed from layers of sediment
broken into small parts or pieces
unable to act or help effectively; powerless
done or shown openly, not hidden
a compound made only of hydrogen and carbon, found in fuels like oil and natural gas
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
a medicine that helps you pass stool
to put something firmly inside or into something else
to make a dull, heavy sound
more able or skilled than someone or something else
becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant
in a diagonal direction
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
to make someone a slave, or force people to work without freedom
to put handcuffs on someone
a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction
the practice of not doing or having something, especially alcohol, sex, or food
a loud, sharp cry
the way something comes from a source or origin
the point at which nothing more can be added or absorbed
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage
the long bone in the upper part of the leg
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
deliberately avoid someone or something
a short, noisy argument
the practical details of something, especially the technical ones
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the hollow under your shoulder where your arm joins your body
a shot in basketball that is worth three points
dirty, contaminated, or not clean
a person who flies aircraft
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it
to make a short, high-pitched sound
practical and realistic, rather than based on theory or ideals
present but not yet obvious, active, or fully developed
a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid