bellyache
a complaint or grumble, especially one that is repeated a lot
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Blue Bloods S10E14: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 14CrimeDrama
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wheeze
to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway
oxymoron
a phrase that combines two words with opposite meanings for effect
culpa
fault, blame, or guilt
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
mung
a small green bean used in cooking, or the plant it comes from
unsettle
to make someone feel worried, uneasy, or disturbed
clamor
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
desperado
a bold, reckless person, especially a criminal or outlaw
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
defensible
able to be defended against attack or criticism
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
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obliging
willing and quick to help other people
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
confiscation
the act of taking something away from someone by legal authority
figurehead
a leader who has the title but little real power
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
bagpipe
a musical instrument with a bag and pipes, played by blowing air into it
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
lasso
a long rope with a loop at one end, used for catching animals
rustle
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
hogging
to take or use more than your fair share of something
swivel
to turn or rotate on a central point