imbroglio
Worda confusing or messy situation, especially one involving trouble or embarrassment
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a confusing or messy situation, especially one involving trouble or embarrassment
the quality of wanting too much, especially money or food
a dishonest person, especially one who cheats people for money
to say a word or name wrongly
to twist or squirm because of pain, fear, or discomfort
great wealth and luxury
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
lacking courage, strength of character, or determination
impossible to change, improve, or stop from bad behavior
a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking of the head, often in a car accident
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
the front edge of a step or stair
something that insults or deeply offends someone
to argue about something unimportant
looking or acting as if you are hiding something
a very bad or cruel person
the state of being sent to hell or punished forever after death
clean something with a sponge
a large, ugly creature in stories that is usually very cruel and may eat people
a dirty mark or smear
having the innocent, trusting, or curious qualities of a child
more able or skilled than someone or something else
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
a person authorized to witness and certify legal documents
rich, impressive, or generous in amount
the quality of being ugly or unpleasant to look at
made to look like something else, especially something more expensive
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to twist or become twisted into a messy mass
a long, narrow flag, often used as a decoration or symbol
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic
an official statement that you will not use a right or claim
a close friend or companion
able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable
a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
A strong sexual desire for someone
severe mental suffering or great pain
the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force
to show strong contempt for someone or something
the ability to do a job or task well
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to admit that you were wrong after someone corrects you
to be in charge of a meeting, court case, or ceremony
used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English
a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge
used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
to make a deal, victory, or result certain
imagined rather than real
to give up something, especially a right, title, or position
to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact
a set of slats or blades that lets air and light pass through
completely wet
an unpleasant or troublesome person
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
the ability to know or understand something quickly without thinking it through
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
the police
used to say cheers before drinking alcohol
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank
steps taken to use the law against someone or to solve a legal problem
the soft parts of the body, such as muscles and fat, rather than bones or teeth
the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person
to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them
a difficult situation that causes suffering or lack of basic needs
a style of loud rock music with a strong beat
severe physical or mental pain
to come to an end or stop being valid
to want to join in or be included in something
to hit something or someone accidentally while moving past
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted
to find something by chance
having many small holes or dents on the surface
able to be believed; seeming true or real
having many bends or turns
in a better situation, especially after a change or decision
a type of pasta shaped like short hollow tubes
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport
a person from the northern US, especially New England
a home run
used to introduce a frank opinion or statement
past tense and past participle of bed
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect
to teach someone how to do something or how to behave
the lower part of the body between the chest and the hips
to put the trash or garbage outside for collection
to mention a source, fact, or example to support what you are saying or writing
a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla
a casual way to say goodbye