garble
to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted
Movie vocabulary
Titanic: English vocabulary
1997DramaRomance
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haltingly
in a hesitant way, with pauses or uncertainty
sidesaddle
a saddle that lets a rider sit with both legs on one side of the horse
whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
slicking
making something smooth and glossy
rootless
having no roots
sorrowed
feeling or showing deep sadness, especially after a death or loss
topcoat
a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or formal wear
trousseau
the clothes, linens, and other items a bride prepares for marriage
cotillion
a formal dance or ball, especially one for young people making their social debut
reverberate
to echo or sound again and again
uncouth
rude, badly mannered, or lacking refinement
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firmament
the sky, especially when described in a poetic or religious way
martinet
a person who is very strict about rules and discipline
aghast
shocked and horrified
impugn
to challenge or question the truth, validity, or honesty of something
gurgle
to make a bubbling sound while moving through liquid
stateroom
a private room or cabin on a ship or train
steerage
the cheapest class of accommodation on a ship
tumbleweed
a dry plant that breaks off at the root and rolls along in the wind
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
oft
often; frequently
displease
to make someone feel unhappy or annoyed
snicker
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide