whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
in a way that shows anger because something seems unfair or insulting
to separate a liquid by heating it and cooling the vapor
to move or make something move with a steady, regular rhythm
the quality of acting or speaking in a way that shows too much self-importance
to make a low, steady humming sound
a person who keeps too many things and finds it hard to throw them away
looking pale and unhealthy
to shout rude or hostile comments at a speaker or performer
to sing with a light, trilling sound
to wrap or fasten something around the body, especially with a belt or band
to commit a serious crime or other harmful act
a possible future event or result, especially one you are preparing for
to make a sound quieter or less clear
to move with a soft rushing or brushing sound
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
a baby or young child found abandoned
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
in an honest, direct way
to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way
simple and not very refined
the meat from the back of a pig or other animal, often sold as a roast
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
able to regrow or renew itself
different from what is normal or expected
to make something happen faster or sooner, or to become faster or sooner
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
to join ropes or cables by weaving their strands together
to make something very wet; soak it completely
to split into different directions or paths
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
an extremely cruel or shocking act
making a light, clear ringing sound
to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise
broken into small parts or pieces
a lucky result that seems unlikely or accidental
to live in or fill a place with people or animals
to make someone extremely angry
in a way that is spread out with plenty of space between things
impossible or very hard to destroy or damage
to breathe air out of your lungs
a loud, sharp cry
the act of removing something, especially a file, word, or part of a text
likely to cause strong anger or conflict
a gun in science fiction that shoots energy beams or similar projectiles
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
winning or succeeding after a struggle
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
the act of making an explosive device explode
making a long, sharp s sound
feeling or showing extreme happiness and excitement
a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise
a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system
to become stronger, more serious, or more intense
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
to grow back or become healthy again after damage or loss
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
a place where things are stored or kept for future use
great intelligence, skill, or talent
to give something a new name
something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty
to make something explode
the showing of a film or TV program to an audience
moving with quick, light jumps
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
something that causes a reaction, interest, or activity
someone's kinder or more generous side
a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
something used to trick or attract someone or something
the act of rising to a higher position or level
to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited
the state of being more powerful, important, or successful than others
feeling or showing that you have lost all hope
to end well or be resolved successfully
involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action
lasting or appealing across different times and styles; not easily dated
a strong fortress, usually built in or near a city
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
the life or world believed to exist after death
the set of rules that tells cells how to make proteins from DNA
DNA or RNA that carries an organism’s hereditary information
to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way
to kill an important person, especially for political reasons
to look at something with attention or wonder
to give someone special attention and treat them like an honored guest
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to completely get rid of something bad or unwanted
to discard something by throwing it away
to drive around casually with no particular destination
past tense and past participle of shoot
the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
a harsh scolding or reprimand
to do something with full effort or confidence
deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation
the liquid that flows through a plant and carries food and other substances
imagined rather than real