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Wordslightly fat in a way that looks solid or dignified
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slightly fat in a way that looks solid or dignified
a boat with two hulls joined together, often used for sailing or carrying passengers
silly, confused, or a little stupid in a way that can seem funny or endearing
a small mistake or wrong move, especially one that causes a problem
a rare, colorless gas used in some lights
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
the front edge of a step or stair
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
a large piece of something, especially food or meat
having moods that change quickly and often
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
relating to Samoa, its people, or their language
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a long, low ship used in the past, often moved by oars
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
past tense of ski
the act of moving along without using power
moving with quick, light jumps
locked with a key
buy insurance for something or someone
smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper
to make it possible for something to happen
a small sweet snack from Nigeria made from fried dough
a person who kidnaps someone
to complain to someone about your problems for a long time
to place a child or pet to live with other people for a time
the act of moving something on wheels
to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
the news or gossip that people are saying about something
to lead a group, team, or project
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
an attractive person, especially one seen as sexually attractive
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body
the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a person you once loved or wanted, but never ended up with
a person who is good at talking to and working with other people
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to press or stamp a mark onto a surface
the process of making a surface or material smooth
used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same
a person who lives on an island
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character
the local office that handles police work in a town or city
to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something
to connect something with a larger idea, plan, or system
a condition that makes it hard for someone to learn in the usual way
the act of putting things into bags or packages
a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner
methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug
a small boat with sails
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work
a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
a dishonest or unprincipled person
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way
to cut or carve words or a design into a hard surface
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to build up or collect over time
to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing
to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out
a friendly way to address a man or boy
it is likely that something will happen or be true
to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone
as; in the same way that
moving forward quickly and forcefully
worth so much that it cannot be measured in money
showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or tenderness
the act of destroying something or causing serious damage
a short official report or announcement, especially in the news
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
not carrying a weapon
a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather
to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise
to see something briefly or only partly
prepare something so it can be used or can happen
a small shell-less land mollusk that moves slowly and leaves a trail of slime
an official card or document that shows who someone is
the smallest chess piece, which can move forward and capture diagonally
a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent
to some extent; fairly
to move away and stop bothering someone
based on reason and logic, not feelings
used for a vehicle, flight, or trip that is hired for a special purpose
clear and obvious
money that is paid to free a kidnapped person or get back something stolen
to become healthier or improve