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Worda screw with a wide head that you can turn by hand
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a screw with a wide head that you can turn by hand
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
a person who is unhappy, dissatisfied, and often complains or rebels
a tropical shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
to become infected and start producing pus
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
a very loud, sharp sound of thunder
a change in color, especially when something looks unhealthy or damaged
money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes
to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust
to breathe air out of your lungs
showing disrespect or contempt
to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable
careful and hardworking, especially in doing tasks well
covered with a protective outer layer
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
praise or approval for something someone has done
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
the part of a flower that produces pollen
a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a condition in which a body part, ability, or function is damaged or weaker than normal
the round part of the eye
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side
locked with a key
having a pleasant, sweet smell
without revealing your identity
the act of adding salt to food or water
a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position
bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
to continue to exist or be remembered
a lack of something that people need or want, especially food, sleep, or care
to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to think of someone or something in a particular way
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to land or settle lightly on something
a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys
a strong negative reaction from many people, especially to a social or political change
a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus
to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
very enthusiastic and eager to do something
a person's usual mood or character
a series of short, sharp sounds
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
making a loud, deep, rumbling sound
used to describe someone who is used to something
to upset or disturb someone badly
money that a parent pays to help support a child after a separation or divorce
the period when a member of the armed forces is serving full-time
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface
a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together
to transport goods by truck
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
causing strong emotional pain or shock
to make a long, narrow cut in something
the act of making something lower or of becoming lower
to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things
a person trained to give emergency medical care
a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking
a small group of soldiers who train and fight together
a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
to say what you think or ask a question, especially in a group
a soldier of low rank, above private and below sergeant
the act of stopping something for a short time
to tell someone officially or formally about something
to some extent; fairly
to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
a casual way to say goodbye
the act of entering a phone number to call someone
having a ring or rings around it
the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data
to repeatedly annoy, threaten, or pressure someone