tumbleweed
Worda dry plant that breaks off at the root and rolls along in the wind
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a dry plant that breaks off at the root and rolls along in the wind
extremely unpleasant, difficult, or severe
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
a woman who uses her charm in a seductive way
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
something very large and ugly, especially a building
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
a bridge that can be raised or lowered to let people or vehicles pass
to make a loud, sharp metallic sound
the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
in a serious, formal, or dignified way
to make a dull, heavy sound
causing a lot of pain or suffering
a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in
to let saliva run from your mouth
a small square of rich chocolate cake
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
a person who drives a truck for a living
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
a person who is responsible for looking after something
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism
an official who keeps records at a college, university, or other institution
to cover food with a thin, shiny layer
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
having thin lines or marks of a different color
traditional knowledge, stories, and beliefs about a subject or group
a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food
a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground
the sides of the face below the eyes
an emphatic, rude way of saying no
a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal
a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring
a tuxedo or formal suit, especially in a humorous way
the act of pulling something tight
moving or walking with quick, light steps
a member of a Native American people from the Great Plains
a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them
to fall forward and land face first
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
the act of ending a person's life to stop severe suffering
a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs
becoming weaker or less active
to be greater in number than someone or something
the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles
to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning
a bird that climbs tree trunks and pecks wood with its strong beak
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
moving quickly with light, springy steps
the news or gossip that people are saying about something
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
the act of fastening something with a screw
a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building
used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
snobbish and thinking you are better than other people
to support one side in a disagreement or competition
to laugh quietly
a mythical person who changes into a wolf, usually at full moon
to choose something after thinking about different options
to increase something, especially by a small amount
a boy or young man chosen as the most popular or honored person at a school prom
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
relating to sex or sexual desire
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
at the beginning; originally
deserving praise, help, or respect
to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score
not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time
the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash
to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them
people who have little money or wealth
as; in the same way that
to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset
a long coat with a belt, often worn in wet weather
completely; used to emphasize that something is total or final
a person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
done in a quiet, secret way
a song or poem that tells a story
a person who posts online to upset people or start arguments
a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia
a business owned and run by members of the same family
prepare something so it can be used or can happen
an official card or document that shows who someone is
soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape