thrum
to make a low, steady humming sound
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S5E7: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 7Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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tawdry
showy in a cheap, tasteless way
clamber
to climb or move somewhere with difficulty, using your hands and feet
madcap
wild, reckless, or full of crazy energy
bumble
to move or act in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way
wastage
the act of wasting something, especially money, time, or resources
gooseberry
a small sour green berry
restful
making you feel rested and relaxed
nought
zero; nothing
upstart
a person who has quickly become successful or powerful, often in a way that annoys others
stave
one of the wooden strips that make up the side of a barrel or cask
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
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savagery
extreme cruelty or violence
toffee
a hard, chewy sweet made from sugar and butter
schism
a split between groups that strongly disagree, especially in religion or politics
poncho
a loose piece of clothing that hangs over the shoulders and covers the body
quirk
a small habit or feature that is a little unusual but not serious
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
misinformation
false or misleading information that is spread, especially online or in the news
pensioner
a person who gets a pension, especially after retirement
blower
a device that blows air, especially one used to clear leaves or dust
tranquil
calm and peaceful, with no noise or trouble
rotor
a part of a machine that spins around a central point
limerick
a short humorous poem with five lines and a rhyme pattern of AABBA