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Wordto cause something bad or violent to happen
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to cause something bad or violent to happen
decorative or functional objects made of iron, such as gates, railings, and grilles
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
(of a man) physically strong and attractive
a person who owns or runs one or more restaurants
thick mucus from the nose
to harass or bother someone persistently
a sweet made with licorice root flavor
to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation
a long hair that grows on the face of some animals
an offensive word for a person of very short stature
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a small evergreen shrub with fragrant white or pink flowers
rude because it is very brief and not friendly
related to cooking or the art of cooking
the act of lending something to someone
to make someone very angry or annoyed
quick, lively, and energetic
making quick, sharp movements
a light, peaceful sleep
a close friend or companion
to injure a joint by twisting it too hard
a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
sunk below the surface of water
moving or walking with quick, light steps
to hit or push with the head or horns
a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me
to talk in a casual, lively way
the act of moving something on wheels
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of
arguing or fighting angrily
the quality of tasting sweet
to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do
a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling
used to show strong agreement with a suggestion
to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to get something back, especially by force or effort
the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property
suddenly and without warning
to ignore something wrong on purpose
nervous and unable to relax
to join pieces of metal by heating and pressing them together
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do
the official public opening of a new business, store, or building
a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals
a small model made to the same scale as the real thing
the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time
used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea
a place where women can stay temporarily for safety and support, especially if they are escaping abuse
a person who is lazy and avoids work
to transport goods by truck
a living thing like a mold, yeast, or mushroom that grows on dead or decaying matter
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to behave in a silly or playful way, especially when you should be serious
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
deserving praise, help, or respect
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing
able to be believed; seeming true or real
a type of pasta shaped like short hollow tubes
active at night or happening at night
as; in the same way that
an angry argument, usually between people who know each other
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
the ability to read and write well
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers
a condition that makes you pass loose stools often
at any time, without stopping, both day and night
to take control of driving a vehicle
to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way
to some extent; fairly
preserved or sold in bottles
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
an area of the body that is larger than normal, often because of injury or illness
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
ready to work or start functioning
a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data
a copy of something, especially one made to look exactly like the original
present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position
washed or carried onto land by the sea
a very short period of time
a small piece of chocolate used in baking
a bar-shaped piece of chocolate
a chair made for sitting outdoors, especially in a garden or on a lawn
a place where people, especially children, can touch and feed tame animals
a soft dessert made from sweetened yogurt that has been frozen
so late that something can no longer be done or changed
supposed to; expected or required to do something