exigent
Wordneeding quick action or attention
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needing quick action or attention
to spoil the appearance of something or someone
to cover or draw with small dots or marks
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
relating to the wrist
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
lacking courage, strength of character, or determination
the act of refusing to obey authority or follow orders
to touch or move something with your fingers
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
the unopened flower of a rose
a curved sword with one sharp edge
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to think carefully about something for a while
greedy and always wanting more money or possessions
the relationship between people who are related by birth or marriage
dressed in something, or covered with something
to a very great degree; extremely
having a narrow cut or opening
making quick, sharp movements
the round part of the eye
to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads
the skill or activity of making things from wood
done without conscious control
an emphatic, rude way of saying no
used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point
moving with quick, light jumps
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
a team sport played with long sticks and a small ball
to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again
to put a dead body in a body bag and attach an identification tag
the act of sealing a hole or gap
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
the wound where a bullet or other object enters the body
to not do what a person, rule, or order says
to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion
to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with
to ask a god or spirit to send or cause something
the act of moving something on wheels
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
past tense and past participle of shoot
the narrow passage in the wrist that the median nerve passes through
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment
official information or documents that anyone can access
to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a system of symbols used to show numbers, quantities, or musical notes
an official court order that allows police to search a place
to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility
kept secret or not yet made public
to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses
unable to get what you want or need
to get into a serious argument or conflict
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a close sharing of thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life
to think you are seeing something that is not really there
to cause someone trouble or inconvenience
a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement
used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character
used to say you have won or beaten someone
the local office that handles police work in a town or city
a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court
to choose something after thinking about different options
a small gun that shoots tiny round metal pellets called BBs
the act of putting things into bags or packages
comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset
a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat
to take action and become more involved or helpful
a small convenience store in a neighborhood
a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface
the first woman to hold a particular role or title
likely to happen very soon
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals
in a mistaken or incorrect way
deserving praise, help, or respect
to be the same as something else or agree with it
made of different parts or materials combined together
a city in Indiana, in the United States
to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually
it is likely that something will happen or be true
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
a photo or picture
used to introduce a frank opinion or statement
a person employed to clean and take care of a house or hotel
to deal with a difficult situation successfully