retributive
Wordintended as punishment or revenge
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intended as punishment or revenge
a traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's organs, oatmeal, and spices
to make something worse in quality, value, or moral character
a short sleep or rest in the afternoon
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a sailing boat with two masts, with the main mast taller than the rear mast
a mythological being with the power of a god but also human qualities
a person who avoids paying debts or neglects responsibilities
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
not pleasant or easy to deal with
the process of turning silver in color
a person who tricks or deceives others
having the soft pinkish color of a peach
a person who makes and fits wooden parts of buildings, such as doors, stairs, and window frames
a number or numeral
looking dirty, shabby, or a bit unsafe
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
in a way that shows honesty, fairness, and good character
boldness that can be impressive or shocking
hand
a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction
showing disrespect or contempt
good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems
to move quickly down through the air
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed
a match that lights when struck
a temple built to honor all the gods
a long period of time marked by important events or changes
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a sudden short attack or movement into another place, especially across a border
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
a long, narrow area of sea between steep cliffs, formed by a glacier
a machine used for crushing hard things into smaller pieces
a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved
relating to the people, language, or culture of ancient Scandinavia
a very important angel in some religions
an emphatic, rude way of saying no
a rude way of telling someone to go away
causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done
involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
a person or group that many people strongly dislike or blame
to make a vehicle or engine more powerful or faster
a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall
a poisonous liquid or substance that some animals inject with a bite or sting
to honor an event or place by being present
the act of being dismissed from a job
a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger
to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them
past tense and past participle of shoot
moving quickly with light, springy steps
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a deep crack or split in something
a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building
to take things out of a bag, box, or other container
to rest so you can feel energetic again
the act of liquid dripping in drops
a group of words taken from a book, speech, or other text and repeated by someone else
to exaggerate something when speaking
to hate or strongly dislike someone or something
the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire
changing quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems
a complete and terrible destruction, especially one that is thought of as the end of the world
to take a machine, vehicle, or other object apart so the parts can be used again
to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation
in a way that is more difficult than necessary
to be in a very good situation, with no problems to worry about
to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water
used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic
for a very long time
to fight or argue intensely
to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something
the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house
without paying anything
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
exactly right; very accurate
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone
to start doing something by chance, without planning it
ready, arranged, or working properly
at the beginning; originally
deserving praise, help, or respect
to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose
to go from one side of something to the other
to support a claim with facts or proof
a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up
a dark underground room or prison cell, especially in a castle
a person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying
a tiny amount of energy or matter in quantum physics
a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
very easy
a city in Monaco, known for its casino and luxury hotels
a strong underground shelter used for protection
allowing travel in only one direction
preserved or sold in bottles
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
to make money from a business or activity