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Wordthe act of cutting off small pieces from something
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the act of cutting off small pieces from something
slightly warm, especially when something should be hotter or colder
to become clear and definite
able to be used to take practical action
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the process of turning silver in color
the process of coloring fabric or other materials
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a careless way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter
the mechanism inside a clock
to take something away from someone using legal or official authority
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
the study of correct reasoning
a chemical compound containing chlorine
to make something sweet or sweeter
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition
to offer extra money or another extra benefit to persuade someone to do something
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
moving or walking with quick, light steps
to fail badly or make a serious mistake
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
used after an adjective to mean 'very' or 'as much as possible
a group of experts who give advice, especially to a leader or organization
the act of putting a plant into a pot or container
used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities
the rules of polite behavior in a social situation
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to secretly look at a place to plan a crime
a payment given to someone for helping connect two people in a business deal
to cut and gather a crop from a field
to make something more difficult or harder to understand
working properly and ready to use
the act of fastening something with a screw
the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting
an official court order that allows police to search a place
in a very smooth, regular, and reliable way
equal in quality, level, or status
a small but real chance of success in a difficult situation
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
in every situation; all the time
a small part of the body near the lower end of the large intestine
a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used
to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely
a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something
the act of putting things into bags or packages
methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug
to make a serious mistake or do something badly
a very strong wind
to delay dealing with something
to estimate the cost of a project or plan
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
a metal device that heats a room by carrying hot water or steam
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
covered with small dots or spots
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court
money or support given to help a person, event, or activity
deserving praise, help, or respect
the part of the large intestine between the small intestine and the rectum
to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while
as; in the same way that
happening at a useful or appropriate time
a person from the northern US, especially New England
moving forward quickly and forcefully
so upset or moved that you are crying
a substance added to food to give it a different color
past tense and past participle of bed
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
to form into curls or ringlets
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
the quality of being clean, unmixed, or not contaminated
a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair
the standard score for a hole in golf
worth the time, effort, or money
a bottle or can of Coca-Cola
to walk or move into a place in a single line, one after another
to some extent; fairly
relating to taxes and government money
to give something to another person
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
to make money from a business or activity
a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla
informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of
a casual way to say goodbye
typical of a whole group, not a particular one
to become healthier or improve
a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again
used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity
an informal expression used to show annoyance or frustration
a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data