bastardize
Wordto change something so it is less accurate, original, or true to its source
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to change something so it is less accurate, original, or true to its source
to understand or explain something in the wrong way
the quality of being too trusting or inexperienced
to tear or cut deeply
slightly indecent or sexually suggestive
a line of poetry with five metrical feet
honest and direct; not hiding your feelings or opinions
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
using or made up of iambs
a person in your family who lived a long time ago; an ancestor, especially a male one
too willing to obey someone else and not act independently
the state of being immature or not fully developed
showing a sly, wicked, or mischievous quality
the transfer of power from a central government to local or regional governments
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the soft, repeated sound birds make
the thin skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
the front edge of a step or stair
so similar that you cannot tell the difference
money or valuable things stolen by a thief
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
to increase very quickly
the act of pretending to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat
to cause a lot of damage or harm
happening by chance, not by plan or intention
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, especially in humans and other mammals
a serious mental illness that can cause a person to lose touch with reality
excellent; of very high quality
lack of experience or skill
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
the act of badly injuring or cutting off part of a body
the quality of being cultured, stylish, and knowledgeable
a state of wild, uncontrolled emotion or excitement
the practical details of something, especially the technical ones
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it
having a rough edge made of sharp points or uneven lines
a person who attacks someone physically
a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock
good at doing something because of practice or training
two; a pair
relating to the medical care of children
the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
a small shop or stand that sells things like newspapers, snacks, or tickets
traditional knowledge, stories, and beliefs about a subject or group
to speak angrily and at length
to move away from a usual course, rule, or pattern
the mind or soul of a person
in a way that is deserved or justified
soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys
to take over an important role or position, especially with the responsibilities that come with it
the way words are arranged to make sentences in a language
showing that something is likely true or real
the right of one thing to be considered before another because it is more important or comes first
moving or walking with quick, light steps
to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks
someone who sees things in a practical, realistic way
the final stage of a process, especially a negotiation or competition
the state of being alone, often by choice
to honor an event or place by being present
the authority to act or vote for someone else
the act of replacing one thing with another
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
to indicate or suggest something
to provide yourself or other people with weapons
past tense and past participle of shoot
to shoot someone and kill them
punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong
the act of leaving someone or something behind
to do something with full effort or confidence
because of something that happened; as a result of it
too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people
behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense
to shock or surprise someone very much
the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
to hold on tightly to someone or something
connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings
completely ready to begin something
make something again, especially in a new or different way
to be chosen from a group because you are good enough or suitable
a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion
related to serious study, teaching, or research
used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation
too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people
very informal words and expressions used in speech, especially by a particular group
a check of information to see whether it is true
a punch made with the right hand, especially in boxing
to betray someone or fail to do what you promised for them
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
at the very last possible moment before something happens
a change in shape or appearance that makes something look or sound unclear or different from the original
a person who pays to receive a publication or use a service
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
involved in a situation, often without wanting to be
the early stage of a child's life
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you