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Wordmaking something smooth and glossy
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making something smooth and glossy
sexually attractive and physically mature, especially used about a young woman
not belonging to a labor union
too much pride in yourself and your own importance
slightly odd or amusing in a dry, quiet way
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling
deserving strong disapproval
the stomach of a cow or other animal, used as food
a person who is lazy and avoids work
soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy
in a fierce, violent, or uncontrolled way
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the bending or curving of something under pressure
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise
to value something very highly
a large, ugly creature in stories that is usually very cruel and may eat people
a situation in which no progress is possible because two sides cannot agree
dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack
a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others
the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan
a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne
anxious and overly worried about things, often in a way that seems excessive
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit
having high moral standards and behaving in a good and honest way
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase
the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen
the sides of the face below the eyes
moving with quick, light jumps
an old-fashioned, rude way of saying that something is nonsense
a humorous phrase for surgery
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
deeply affected by something bad or upsetting
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
a major annual American award for achievements in journalism, literature, and music
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
the glamour and excitement of a big city or show business
to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
a person who lives in a village
used to say that something is not surprising
used to say you think people are talking about you
a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it
causing an itch or feeling itchy
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
a meeting where people in a town discuss local matters
a video made at home by a non-professional
relating to the metric system
a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery
soon; after a short time
move around in a circle or orbit
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
as; in the same way that
well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects
a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles
a home run
the business of people traveling for pleasure
unable to walk or move normally because of an injury or disability
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to make money from a business or activity
to undo something that is tied or fastened
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of
a casual way to say goodbye
a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal
showing quick, clever humor
to become healthier or improve
a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose
a large amount of something
present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position
a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are
used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing
thin strips of dried beef eaten as a snack
a girl or young woman who is a member of the Girl Scouts
the top or main prize in a contest, raffle, or game
a small soft sweet shaped like a bear
a person who wins a prize
a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band
used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth
the part of a toilet that you sit on
like wood, or made of wood
a Jewish religious teacher or leader
not drunk
a female given name
smooth and slippery, often because of ice, oil, or water
to solve a problem or disagreement
more correct or more suitable
showing good judgment and practical thinking
very brave and impressive in a way that makes people admire you
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
at the front of something or someone
used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done
to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle
containing alcohol or made with alcohol