backslide
Wordto return to a worse habit, behavior, or condition after improving
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to return to a worse habit, behavior, or condition after improving
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
to remove part or all of a limb or finger by surgery
very; extremely
to say that you do not support or are not responsible for something
the act of hunting or trapping rats
unlucky and often deserving sympathy
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
to make a light, clear ringing sound
the edible nut of the cashew tree
a small secret group that tries to control events or make decisions behind the scenes
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating food
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
a small baked bread roll, often served with tea
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter
covered with a protective outer layer
to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a list of people or things that are not allowed or are treated with suspicion
clean and safe in a way that helps prevent illness
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
used to taunt someone after they lose or fail
to burn something until it turns black
locked with a key
to light something up or make it brighter
an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or annoyance
to take someone away illegally by force or trickery
a drum kit
to value someone or something very highly
to talk in a casual, lively way
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant
to be attracted to someone
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 make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point
for each person or thing; each
to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime
causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric
the act of fastening something with a screw
used to say that something is not surprising
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
in a way that is shared by both sides or people
to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger
something that is not possible or not acceptable
a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement
a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening
helpful or good for something; likely to have a positive effect
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
a written record of an accident, problem, or unusual event
a radio-wave frequency used for transmitting signals
the act of putting things into bags or packages
a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat
able to be trusted or believed
without paying anything
A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone
leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval
a person who sells illegal drugs
a truck used to tow broken-down or illegally parked vehicles
the final words someone says before they die
a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger
slightly strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or amusing
cut out of a piece of material or paper
to begin to exist or happen; come from a place, time, or idea
the act of saving something from loss or damage
to watch carefully for something or someone
to find someone or something after searching for them
to break a rule, law, or agreement
working or in effect
to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things
having a collar
past tense and past participle of bed
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a small shell-less land mollusk that moves slowly and leaves a trail of slime
the lower part of the body between the chest and the hips
a package sent to someone with food, snacks, or other comforting items
the business of cutting and selling trees for wood
to some extent; fairly
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
hard to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy
the removal of things that are blocking a space or getting in the way
to become healthier or improve
a police station or the area it serves
a casual way of saying that everything is fine or acceptable