whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S5E6: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 6Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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buxom
attractive in a full, rounded way; used especially about a woman’s figure
thrum
to make a low, steady humming sound
viscountess
the wife of a viscount
bleat
to make the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes
kisser
a person who kisses a lot or in a particular way
clucking
the short, low sound a hen makes
cluck
a short, low sound made by a hen
trapdoor
a small door in a floor, ceiling, or wall that opens to a hidden space
veiling
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
hydrate
to drink enough water or other liquid to keep your body healthy
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
betterment
the act of making something better or improving it
accost
to approach and speak to someone in a bold or threatening way
habitable
good enough for people to live in
chasm
a very deep crack or opening in rock or the ground
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
gondola
a long, narrow boat used in Venice
cinder
a small piece of burned coal or wood that is still hot
dazzle
to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style
shriek
a loud, sharp cry