skimp
Wordto use less of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort
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to use less of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort
to change something completely into a different form or state
a worker who does hard, low-status work for very little pay
thick mucus from the throat or lungs, especially when you have a cold
to feel strong dislike or hatred for something
a former British coin worth a quarter of a penny
extremely hungry
an old woman, especially one who looks unpleasant or mean
the chief lighting technician on a film or TV set
an offensive word for a prostitute
having a soft, jelly-like texture
a small, dirty, and badly built house or shelter
to fight or compete on horseback with lances, especially in a tournament
large in amount; plentiful
the social and economic system used in medieval Europe, where land was controlled by nobles and worked by peasants
a peasant in the past who was tied to a lord's land and had to work for him
to play or move about in a lively, cheerful way
clever use of words, especially for humor or a special effect
an ugly old woman, especially one imagined as a witch
a man who is courting someone; a lover or boyfriend
a horse, especially one used for riding
very beautiful, impressive, or delightful
a large, ugly creature in stories that is usually very cruel and may eat people
to make things happen at the same time or in the same way
a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others
a bitter fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat
the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not
a thick woven picture or wall hanging
to express something in a particular way
money or property a bride brings to a marriage, usually given to the husband or his family
showing strong enthusiasm or passion
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose
full of joy; very happy and cheerful
a clear division or split between two things
lacking courage; cowardly
the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow
comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain
an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to
a small, ugly, or evil creature in stories and folklore
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
a small object that people believe protects them from harm or bad luck
making quick, sharp movements
the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area
a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground
relating to the external sex organs
the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic
very dirty or disgusting matter
to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck
a very strong, unpleasant smell
to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted
using these words or actions to make something official
boring because it takes too long or keeps repeating the same thing
to rebel against authority or start a revolt
the act of moving something on wheels
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground
to lead a group, team, or project
the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire
to cut something off or separate it by force
to sleep for a short time, especially during the day
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a feeling of perfect happiness and peace
an informal way of saying you agree with someone
a long strand of twisted fibers used for knitting or weaving
a group of wild boars
to tell someone to be quiet
a short, relaxed walk
officially linked with another town, city, or organization
a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue
to wait until the next day before deciding something
to stop bothering or criticizing someone
stated very clearly and directly, with no hidden meaning or doubt
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan
to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience
either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through
the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination
as; in the same way that
a home run
a U-shaped piece of metal nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it
a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting
a person who arranges and runs an event or activity
a mythical horse with a single horn on its forehead
to some extent; fairly
to give something to another person
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
to suffer or die from lack of food
willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them
a thick, sticky black substance used on roads and roofs
a gold coin, especially one used as money in a game or story
a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment
a person who asks people for money or food because they are poor
to kill a large number of people or animals in a violent way
present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position
the act of sending something on to another place
to mix a solid into a liquid so that it disappears into it