cicada
Worda large insect that makes a loud buzzing sound in hot weather
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a large insect that makes a loud buzzing sound in hot weather
a tropical plant with yellow flowers and leaves that fold up when touched or in low light
in a coma; deeply unconscious for a long time
a place where trees are grown and displayed for study or enjoyment
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
used to say that something is the same as what was just said
the process of turning silver in color
relating to the cortex, especially the outer layer of the brain
to value something very highly
to become too hot, or to make something too hot
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
not written down or recorded
a person or thing that changes something
smart and quick to learn or understand
a dish of meat, vegetables, or pasta baked slowly in the oven
short for a temporary worker
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch
wearing a hood or having a hood over the head
the final and most important stage or point of something
to state or claim something openly
showing strong enthusiasm or excitement
to sharpen a blade or tool
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
something that causes a reaction, interest, or activity
a large, flat dish used for serving food
to make someone very interested or curious
the act of pulling something tight
a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink
a major annual American award for achievements in journalism, literature, and music
the outer layer of the brain
to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities
the act of leaving a place
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
past tense and past participle of shoot
to help someone or something develop and grow
deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation
relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence
a person who seeks a deep spiritual connection with God or the universe
to record that you have started work or a shift
to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way
used for investigating or intended to investigate
used before saying something that sounds boastful, to make it sound less braggy
to make someone feel excited and eager
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
tasting or smelling like cheese
relating to nerves or the nervous system
far away; at a great distance
for now; until something changes
to do the difficult or necessary work needed to make a change or solve a problem
a group of wild boars
kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice
a person who travels through time, especially in science fiction
to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something
the kind of life that seems perfect or ideal
a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals
involved in a situation, often without wanting to be
from the very beginning
the first woman to hold a particular role or title
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to wait until the next day before deciding something
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
ready, arranged, or working properly
at the beginning; originally
completely, with nothing left unpaid or unfinished
deserving praise, help, or respect
to survive a serious illness or a very difficult situation
a plant-based drink made from oats, used instead of cow’s milk
a person who has big hopes or ideas, especially unrealistic ones
a type of American whiskey made from corn
to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience
a list of tasks or items to check off one by one
the colored part of the eye around the pupil
the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination
to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time
comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed
as; in the same way that
to wind something long and flexible into a series of loops
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
to grow or develop very well
relating to the universe and outer space
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck
a party with loud electronic music and dancing
to some extent; fairly
based on reason and logic, not feelings
allowing travel in only one direction
a casual way to say goodbye
willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them
used to praise someone for doing something well
used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance
used to express relief that something bad did not happen
causing a very heavy defeat or loss
used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens
a small portable electric heater used to warm a room or area
so late that something can no longer be done or changed