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Worda wide band worn around the waist with formal evening clothes
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a wide band worn around the waist with formal evening clothes
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
the activity of watching and identifying wild birds
a man whose wife has had sex with another man
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a small Australian mammal that lays eggs and has a duck-like bill and webbed feet
easy to bend or shape
to twist and move your body from side to side, especially because you feel nervous or uncomfortable
covered with soft, fine feathers or hair
a toy or object used for play
lacking warmth, kindness, or human feeling
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the process of turning silver in color
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
having the soft pinkish color of a peach
to do better than someone or something else
the quality of being cute or endearing
to perform the duties of an official, especially at a ceremony or sports event
past tense and past participle of thumb through
the act of giving birth
to make a plant or soil grow better by adding a suitable substance
a complete and embarrassing failure
to value something very highly
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
extremely evil and shocking
to carry or haul something, especially with effort
to cause a lot of damage or harm
to reject or cancel something
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
to catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly
a dog with curly fur that is often cut in a special style
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a game bird with a plump body and feathered legs
a match that lights when struck
to make someone feel extreme fear
the qualities and behavior that are traditionally considered typical of men
a person or company that provides food and drink for an event
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
not deserving respect, approval, or love
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
willing to do what someone in authority asks or tells you to do
to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully
to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something
seeming reasonable or likely to be true
having spikes or sharp points
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well
moving or walking with quick, light steps
a container used for the ashes of a cremated person
pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh
careful because something may be dangerous or cause problems
used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks
to continue to exist or be remembered
relating to the sky or outer space
a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait
an actor who uses method acting
to be greater in number than someone or something
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
a bird that climbs tree trunks and pecks wood with its strong beak
directly, without turning or avoiding anything
to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight
past tense and past participle of shoot
to kill a person or animal in a violent way
to make pain, worry, or a problem less severe
to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful
behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people
to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs
producing fruit
better than expected; fairly good
completely finished and not likely to happen again
used to say that you are as ordinary as most people
used to say that you are as ordinary as most people
to about the same degree as most people
to make someone feel excited and eager
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to get married
something that is good, worthwhile, or impressive
a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner
used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened
used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant
a group of wild boars
a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night
power or control over a place or people
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
to be full of a lot of people or things
to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation
comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset
a sea animal with a hard shell that lives attached to rocks
a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico
involved in a situation, often without wanting to be
in a frank and direct way
the first woman to hold a particular role or title
an official document that proves two people are legally married
to be sexually unfaithful to your partner
to arrange a time or appointment for someone
not perfect; having faults or flaws
a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something
the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding
ready, arranged, or working properly