understate
Wordto make something seem less important or serious than it really is
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to make something seem less important or serious than it really is
thin shiny strips used as decoration
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
to break a law, rule, or agreement
a male cat
a contagious viral illness that causes swelling in the face and neck
a hard, dry covering that forms over a wound as it heals
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs or identity
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
full of steam or hot, moist air
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a strong cotton fabric, usually blue, used for jeans and other clothes
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a serious bacterial fever spread by contaminated food or water
a pointed wooden or metal stake used to make a fence or mark a boundary
allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws
a large, flat dish used for serving food
to be very good or impressive
a casual way of saying someone should go first or take the first turn
a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away
an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to land or settle lightly on something
said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way
behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense
the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something
to move around within a system or area, or make something do this
a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face
a sudden painful tightening of a muscle
producing a lot of work, ideas, or results
not working because workers are protesting
one part of a bigger situation, explanation, or plan
a sudden feeling of fear
the process of making a surface or material smooth
a small metal fastener used to close the cuffs of a shirt
to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
a short track connected to a main railway line, used for parking or loading trains
to fail to keep a promise or agreement
a set of beliefs that influences how someone thinks, behaves, or sees the world
to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast
a person who gives money, time, or help to support good causes
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
a person who breaks into computer systems or networks
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance
the showing of a TV or radio program
as; in the same way that
support and unity among people in a group, especially when they are facing a problem
a person from the northern US, especially New England
marked or decorated with letters or writing
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia
a dried grape
to some extent; fairly
to give something to another person
a casual way to say goodbye
an impressive achievement that takes great skill, strength, or courage
a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking
used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens
a small elastic loop used for holding papers or other things together
a card with a picture of a baseball player, often collected or traded
a tool used for opening envelopes
a room or bath filled with steam for relaxing or bathing
supposed to; expected or required to do something
to make a low, deep, continuous sound
a minor act that breaks a law or rule
used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
attractive or pleasant to look at
a casual way of saying hello
slanted or not level
the evening of the next day
used to say no in a casual way
to push or prod something quickly with a finger or a pointed object
an informal, friendly greeting
to stretch out your hand to take or touch something
a piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean
to visit someone or a place briefly and informally
more correct or more suitable
a sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt
showing good judgment and practical thinking
the set of digits you use to call a particular phone
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
to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
to build or erect something