optometry
Wordthe profession of testing eyesight and fitting glasses or contact lenses
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the profession of testing eyesight and fitting glasses or contact lenses
a camera lens that makes distant objects look closer and larger
a piece of armor that covers the chest
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the front edge of a step or stair
a score of two in tennis, or the point that makes the score 40–40
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
more able or skilled than someone or something else
excellent; of very high quality
relating to the earliest stage of life, history, or development
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
extremely large
making quick, sharp movements
an orchestral piece played at the start of an opera or other large musical work
an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way
to talk in a casual, lively way
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them
to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way
a major condition or obstacle that could stop something from happening
the skin on the top of your head
to make someone feel excited and eager
someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity
covered with wool or with a soft, wool-like coat
a promise spoken during a wedding ceremony
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
a camera lens that makes distant objects look closer
to begin eating eagerly
not faithful to a partner or spouse
to say something suddenly or without thinking first
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
the central part of something, especially the most important part of a group, idea, or system
to praise someone too much, often to get something from them
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
a change made to something, especially to improve it or make it fit better
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others
to check or read something quickly
somewhat like; in a way similar to
as; in the same way that
well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects
a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it
make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
to some extent; fairly
to make money from a business or activity
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
an operation in which an organ or tissue is moved from one body to another
used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance
an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said
the sale and issuing of tickets
the act of sending something on to another place
one of the speaker's or writer's friends
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
go away; used as a rude command
to refuse to do or accept something
to give off a steady light or heat without flames
a person who enters a place without permission
an informal, friendly greeting
to stretch out your hand to take or touch something
a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together
to visit someone or a place briefly and informally
a place that people visit because it is holy or connected with a sacred person or object
used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation
more correct or more suitable
a sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt
to cut something into four equal parts
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement
the previous time something happened or was done
to make a low, continuous humming sound
a man who is getting married
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
to make a place or thing neat by putting things away or removing dirt
to a very great degree; very much
to make something less tight, firm, or fixed
to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands
a very serious promise
to enter a vehicle or enclosed space
to put clothes or other items on your body
a liquid sprayed in tiny drops
a light, gentle wind
to spend time considering something
to make something straight or to become straight
a curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light, used in glasses, cameras, and other devices
to leave a place
a professional entertainer who tells jokes and makes people laugh
to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal
a common bird with gray and white feathers that lives in towns and cities
moved or flowed steadily and smoothly
filled or inhabited by people
located or built in a particular place