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Wordneeding quick action or attention
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needing quick action or attention
a toy or object that spins around quickly
a device that measures and records time very accurately, especially on a watch
said or done in a way that is indirect and often insulting
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a highly poisonous plant with small white flowers and a bad smell
a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep
the front edge of a step or stair
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
more able or skilled than someone or something else
running away suddenly and quickly
to make someone feel extreme fear
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited
a thick bed covering filled with soft material and stitched in a pattern
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
a person who cuts and gathers crops
the act of moving along without using power
a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
a fielding position in cricket near the boundary on the off side
the act of putting a plant into a pot or container
in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain
the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
a polite or old-fashioned word for a girlfriend
to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case
used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly
a strong disagreement or argument
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
to record that you have started work or a shift
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
the process of starting a computer
to openly refuse to obey or accept something
separated from the rest by cutting
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a series of short, sharp sounds
far away; at a great distance
to think you are seeing something that is not really there
to get to the main point quickly
a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night
used to say you have won or beaten someone
used to say that something should have happened earlier
the local office that handles police work in a town or city
to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing
your grandparent’s brother
the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities
a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea
a plant with feathery green leaves that does not produce flowers
a person whose job is to deliver mail and parcels
a long, flat piece of wood used in building or for making floors
having many bends or turns
used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance
to stop something bad from happening
the act of building a bridge
to cut or shape something with a knife or tool
people who have little money or wealth
as; in the same way that
to find someone or something after searching for them
the act of following rules, laws, or requests
a place where you can stay, especially for a short time
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
done in a quiet, secret way
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
a person who posts online to upset people or start arguments
a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair
to some extent; fairly
to love or like someone or something very much
an area of land covered with trees and bushes
a large evergreen tree with flat leaves and fragrant, durable wood
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data
a person who makes a phone call
present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position
a gathering of relatives or family members, especially one held after they have been apart
a sweet cake made with grated carrot, usually with icing
the act of sending something on to another place
supposed to; expected or required to do something
a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to
a problem or extra difficulty that makes a situation harder
the quality of being brave
an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation
an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
causing a lot of stress or worry
to refuse to do or accept something
a casual way of asking how someone is doing
the evening of the next day
a formal statement given in court as evidence
to place something somewhere firmly or securely
an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting
an informal, friendly greeting