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Worda small decorative object that is pretty but not very valuable
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a small decorative object that is pretty but not very valuable
moving or drifting out in small puffs or wisps
to pack something again, often in a different way
to drink a lot of alcohol and enjoy yourself in a noisy, lively way
to make a sound quieter or less clear
a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
smelling stale, damp, or moldy
to frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
a black water bird with a white bill and forehead
an unlucky or unpleasant incident
the act of hunting or trapping rats
a device that connects two parts of a machine or vehicle
not suitable or appropriate for a situation
a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison
to attack someone from far away, especially with a gun
to pawn something, especially to get money quickly
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a brief smell that you notice for a moment
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to paint something again
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
an informal word for a man
relating to the nervous system or to neurology
a person who carves wood, stone, or another material
a small cut made with scissors or shears
a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy
a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature
not neat or organized; messy
causing very deep sadness or pain
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there
Used to say you are doing something mainly for fun, excitement, or drama, not for a serious reason
a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction
a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy
used to describe someone who is drunk and causing trouble in public
smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper
to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime
the life or world believed to exist after death
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
moving quickly with light, springy steps
in a very thorough way; completely
relating to Bavaria or its people
cleaned thoroughly by rubbing
the wrong kind of people to spend time with, especially people who may have a bad influence
cash money, especially when you need it right away
showing no kindness or sympathy
far away; at a great distance
used to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it
a group of wild boars
a device that controls the flow or pressure of a liquid or gas
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys
a tank that holds oxygen for breathing, especially underwater or in medical use
to knock someone down by hitting them hard with punches
a truck that is protected with armor and used to transport money or other valuables
an object that is rare, unusual, or especially valuable to collectors
causing worry, sadness, or pain
to deal with a problem or task in a determined way
the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing
the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media
a unit for measuring liquid, equal to half a quart
used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea
very upset, angry, or excited
a hard, bluish-white metal used in alloys and to coat other metals
a large mug for beer, often with a handle and a lid
a person who is lazy and avoids work
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to break or end a connection between things
a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable
to speak or act more quickly
to survive a serious illness or a very difficult situation
restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area
to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up
very much; to an extreme degree
small, playful trouble or bad behavior, especially by children
as; in the same way that
a photo or picture
a person trained to give emergency medical care
to wait and be ready to act when needed
used to introduce a frank opinion or statement
the act of destroying something or causing serious damage
to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
relating to the start of a new event, period, or term in office
a result or meaning that is suggested but not stated directly
soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape
an Italian title used before a woman's name
the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form
to some extent; fairly
to show or describe something in words or in a picture
a playful trick or practical joke
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
a casual way to say goodbye
the act of entering a phone number to call someone
ready to work or start functioning
used to ask someone to repeat what they said