unctuous
Wordshowing too much polite flattery in a way that feels insincere
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showing too much polite flattery in a way that feels insincere
to talk for a long time in a silly or unimportant way
in a way that shows someone is out of breath
to move or make something move with a steady, regular rhythm
a small, round, soft bread with a rough top, usually toasted and eaten with butter
to speak in a loud, angry, or threatening way, often without much real effect
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
a condition in which faraway objects look blurry
a sailing boat with two masts, with the main mast taller than the rear mast
the meat from the back of a pig or other animal, often sold as a roast
using very few words; brief and direct
a strong, tough, or aggressive person
therefore; as a result
the act of hunting or trapping rats
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
to make a quick, small movement because of pain, fear, or embarrassment
a woman who uses her charm in a seductive way
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
to a greater degree; in two ways or for two reasons
polite and respectful behavior or speech
an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person
in a very impressive or beautiful way
the use of force or pressure to get something
related to hell; evil or devilish
to attack and injure someone or something by scratching, biting, or tearing
the front edge of a step or stair
past tense and past participle of thumb through
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
showing great skill and control
the state of having two opposite sides, forces, or charges
in a nervous way
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
the act of cutting food into small cubes
a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction
to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust
to breathe air out of your lungs
to destroy or kill something completely
a rude word for the buttocks
to make something weaker, less effective, or less clear
the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps
a match that lights when struck
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
used to say something is surprising or worth noticing
having false beliefs that are not based in reality
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to clean something by rubbing it hard
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
a person who is skilled at planning strategies
to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way
to make a short, high-pitched sound
rude because it is very brief and not friendly
the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
very stupid or silly, often in a way that annoys you
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
a close friend or companion
to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it
very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury
a final demand that someone must accept or face serious consequences
locked with a key
covered with many trees
to make someone or something more likely to act or happen
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
to officially end a law or rule
the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles
to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning
the act of leaving a place
to indicate or suggest something
punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong
a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge
the act of leaving someone or something behind
to do something with full effort or confidence
used to show that a word or passage is copied exactly as it appears, even if it looks wrong
a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a sudden painful tightening of a muscle
a respectful way to address a king or other male ruler
the act of fastening something with a screw
used to say that something is not surprising
done or decided suddenly, without planning
still alive and well, especially after a long time or after seeming unlikely to survive
to settle in a place and start to feel at home there
to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win
a machine with blades that is turned by moving water, steam, gas, or air to produce power
a series of short, sharp sounds
to take weapons away from someone or something
to show approval by clapping
to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
to give someone a reason or desire to do something
as usual; as always
to leave quietly or without being noticed
a metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to want to join in or be included in something
to make a number of phone calls to different people or places
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
to a degree that is enough or acceptable
clever in a way that uses trickery or slyness