splutter
to speak in a quick, confused way, often because you are upset or excited
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S9E5: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 5Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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whinny
to make a high, soft sound like a horse
whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
hugger
a person who likes giving and receiving hugs
biped
an animal or person that walks on two legs
asphyxiate
to stop someone from breathing, or make breathing very difficult
squelch
to make a soft, wet, sucking sound
briskly
in a quick, energetic way
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
deplore
to strongly disapprove of something and think it is wrong
abattoir
a place where animals are killed for meat
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mire
wet, soft ground that you can sink into
noggin
a person's head
befall
to happen to someone, especially something bad
functionally
in a way that is practical and useful rather than attractive
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
monstrosity
something very large and ugly, especially a building
magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
thunderclap
a very loud, sharp sound of thunder
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death