whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S12E5: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 5Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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condescend
to act in a way that shows you think you are better than someone else
thrum
to make a low, steady humming sound
warble
to sing with a light, trilling sound
cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
arbitrate
to act as an impartial judge in a dispute and make a decision
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
zonal
relating to a zone or zones; arranged in zones
peal
a loud ringing sound made by bells
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
snarl
a low, angry sound made by an animal
snarling
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
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tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
cloaking
the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
entanglement
the state of being tangled or mixed up
abomination
something that is extremely disgusting or hateful
trickery
the use of lies or dishonest tricks to get what you want