sequestration
Wordthe act of taking something away and keeping it separate, especially money or assets
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the act of taking something away and keeping it separate, especially money or assets
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
to make someone feel worried or upset
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to make a process, system, or organization simpler and more efficient
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
to enter land or property without permission
to express something in a particular way
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
the practical details of something, especially the technical ones
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
written or marked lightly with a pencil
a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
an exclamation used to show disgust, contempt, or annoyance
a long, heavy overcoat
a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
not exact, fixed, or clearly known
the feeling of being annoyed because you have to wait or because things are too slow
giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen
to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it
moving or walking with quick, light steps
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
the act of sealing a hole or gap
likely to happen soon or already planned
in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well
a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait
to force an enemy or crowd to move back
a person who takes part in a public protest
to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose
the act of moving something on wheels
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to indicate or suggest something
to fail after starting well
the formal ceremony when someone begins an important public job, especially as president
in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found
to do something with full effort or confidence
a person who supports extreme political or religious views, often in a way that can lead to violence
very unpleasant-smelling
to record that you have started work or a shift
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
to start taking control of something that belongs to someone else
most common or widely accepted at a particular time
the fact that something continues without stopping or changing much
a point where lines, paths, or branches meet
used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated
to help prevent conflict or violence in a difficult situation
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
extreme cruelty or violent behavior
kept secret or done in a hidden way
to do something correctly or in the right way
to become stronger or more successful than something else
out of favor with someone; not liked by them
the first nuclear bomb ever made or used
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them
to punish or criticize someone severely
the act of putting things into bags or packages
the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time
in a blunt or direct way
without paying anything
a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to delay dealing with something
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
a person who applies for a job, place, or position
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to depend on something; to be decided by something
in poor condition; not healthy or working well
to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing
to support a claim with facts or proof
to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually
people who have little money or wealth
as; in the same way that
to break a rule, law, or agreement
to burn or shine with a sudden bright light
the act of making something lower or of becoming lower
to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset
past tense and past participle of bed
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
a strap or cord used to hold and guide a dog or other animal
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
to say what you think or ask a question, especially in a group
to travel toward the south
the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form
to some extent; fairly
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food
the removal of things that are blocking a space or getting in the way
a casual way to say goodbye
money that is paid to free a kidnapped person or get back something stolen
an entrance or route into a place