whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S8E12: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 12Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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thrum
to make a low, steady humming sound
pollinate
to transfer pollen to a flower so it can produce seeds or fruit
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
fizz
a soft hissing or bubbling sound
divorcee
a person who is divorced
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
thunderclap
a very loud, sharp sound of thunder
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
rustle
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
finesse
skill and care in doing something difficult or delicate
indestructible
impossible or very hard to destroy or damage
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
induct
to formally admit someone to a job, group, or organization
mortuary
a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation
creak
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed