stumper
Worda difficult question or problem that is hard to solve
Episode vocabulary
Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.
All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.
a difficult question or problem that is hard to solve
the small piece of flesh that hangs at the back of the mouth
a sweet alcoholic drink made with crushed ice and flavored syrup, often mint
relating to phosphorus or phosphoric acid
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
a meal of melted cheese kept warm in a pot and eaten by dipping bread or other food into it
a large biting fly found in tropical Africa that can spread sleeping sickness
a large flat sea fish that is eaten as food
a type of bacteria that can cause infections, especially in the throat
a climbing plant with sweet-smelling flowers
sculptures, especially ones made for display or decoration
a shrub with bright flowers, often grown in gardens
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
having rabies
caught on something and torn or damaged
a member of the British Whig Party
the study of how heat and energy work
the tough outer skin of a fruit or cheese
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a very small island
the act of cutting back a plant, tree, or bush to help it grow better
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or fried
having a pattern of squares or checks
used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument
a dog of a breed with a white coat and black or brown spots
a twisting force that makes something turn
a humorous or old-fashioned way of referring to yourself
locked with a key
slightly fat in a pleasant way
the act of pulling something tight
a dried plum
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
a person or thing that checks something
the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles
a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it
a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine
to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap
a short text that explains a picture or photo
a public building or center for cultural and community events, especially in former socialist countries
the installation of cables or a cable system
to sleep for a short time, especially during the day
to make someone feel excited and eager
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation
a plant grown for its small edible seeds
the country where someone or their family originally came from
to deal with a problem or task in a determined way
a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers
the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing
the beginning or origin of something
to remove something by pulling it apart or cutting it out
to start chasing or pursuing someone or something
to depend on something; to be decided by something
a poisonous snake that can spread the skin around its neck into a hood when threatened
the act of becoming red in the face or skin
having many bends or turns
somewhat like; in a way similar to
to end a romantic relationship
a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up
the act of making something lower or of becoming lower
past tense and past participle of bed
a baby's bed with bars on the sides
a herb with narrow, fragrant leaves used in cooking
used to refer to something ordinary, typical, or not special
to some extent; fairly
a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices
cloth made from flax fibers
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
a dish of meat, vegetables, or both, cooked slowly in liquid
shining with small bright points of reflected light
containing a lot of fat
to become healthier or improve
water with bubbles of carbon dioxide in it
a small flat seed used in cooking
a cupboard or closet used for storing sheets, towels, and other household linens
the act of sending something on to another place
the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
a young woman, especially one who is unmarried
a soft, smooth fabric with a short thick surface
an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it
A childish way of saying goodnight
a soft, mild cheese that is spread on bread or used in desserts
a person who tries to win a competition or take a title from someone else
A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset
the sport of fighting with swords, using special rules and protective gear
a service where customers are served while staying in their car
something that is not important or impressive
a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement
A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well
an action, especially one that is brave, kind, or morally good
more correct or more suitable
a place where coins are made
used to tell someone to wait for a moment
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
the act of becoming awake
used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement
to make something tighter, or become tighter
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
to a very great degree; very much