pragmatist
Worda person who makes decisions based on practical facts rather than theory or ideals
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a person who makes decisions based on practical facts rather than theory or ideals
to make someone feel worried, uneasy, or disturbed
a heavy stick or club used as a weapon
to make someone legally or morally required to do something
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
a foolish or easily fooled person
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
to make someone feel worried or upset
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
to come out in a sudden, forceful stream
to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a place where birds rest or sleep
not willing to accept other people's beliefs, opinions, or ways of behaving
with no clothes on the upper body
to send something by fax
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
slightly damaged by a dent
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a mass of air or water that spins around very fast
to make a train or tram leave its tracks
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar
relating to an artery
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
relating to a noun or pronoun form that shows possession or belonging
a difficult or unpleasant situation
a rude word for an old person, especially one who seems old-fashioned
the sides of the face below the eyes
the act of moving along without using power
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
a person or animal that digs
to make someone very interested or curious
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy
to fail badly or make a serious mistake
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
to talk in a casual, lively way
used to tell someone very rudely to go away
the life or world believed to exist after death
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait
directly, without turning or avoiding anything
a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something
in a suitable or proper way
a setback or decline
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military
a short trip, usually for pleasure or as part of a group activity
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
to balance or reduce the effect of something
working properly and ready to use
a sudden painful tightening of a muscle
to cut something off or separate it by force
used to say that something is not believable
to stop discussing something and accept it as it is
to make someone feel excited and eager
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
willing to take risks and try new things
to make something white or lighter using a chemical process
a sudden feeling of fear
Used to show strong agreement or approval
to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message
to leave a place quietly so no one notices
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing
the rules about what people are expected to wear in a place or at an event
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to feel a romantic attraction to someone
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
made dark so that light cannot pass through
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
deserving praise, help, or respect
to produce a good result or success after effort or time
an insulting word for a stupid person
continue to stay in a place, job, or situation
as; in the same way that
the act of making something lower or of becoming lower
to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things
the act of destroying something or causing serious damage
to accept something eagerly, especially an offer or opportunity
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a building with glass walls and a glass roof, used for growing plants in warm conditions
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
someone's main paid job, especially one they do to support themselves
to start dealing with the important part of something
a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact
to some extent; fairly
to move away and stop bothering someone
preserved or sold in bottles
a wide, attractive view of the land or scenery
a casual way to say goodbye