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Wordto make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
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to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
making something smooth and glossy
to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway
to speak in a rough, harsh voice
to make a soft, wet, sucking sound
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
to make a bubbling sound while moving through liquid
to make a sound quieter or less clear
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
a sex gland that produces eggs or sperm
a tap or valve for controlling the flow of liquid from a container or pipe
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
to make a quick, small movement because of pain, fear, or embarrassment
a low, angry sound made by an animal
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
a switch or control that changes between two settings
a soft, friable earth, clay, or soil.
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
making a light, clear ringing sound
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
to make a dull, heavy sound
too pleased with yourself and your achievements
excellent; of very high quality
covered with a protective outer layer
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away
making a long, sharp s sound
a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise
to make a short, high-pitched sound
the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
a tree or shrub with large, often fragrant flowers
in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel
a person or machine that checks, marks, or scores work
an emphatic, rude way of saying no
locked with a key
moving or walking with quick, light steps
to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear
to talk in a casual, lively way
used before a noun to mean previously owned or used, not new
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
the person who is best suited to do something or help with it
relating to Protestant Christians who stress the Bible, personal conversion, and salvation through faith
used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis
to defeat or remove people one by one, especially by shooting
the act of being dismissed from a job
showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone
to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning
past tense and past participle of shoot
to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point
staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you
a deep, low, continuous sound
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way
the act of fastening something with a screw
a large snake that kills animals by squeezing them
to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm
to keep going with very little fuel, energy, or resources left
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
far away; at a great distance
a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police
used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
to laugh quietly
coated or mixed with sugar
to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch
giving people hope, confidence, or motivation
the last letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Ω or ω
a way of buying and selling that aims to give producers fair prices and better working conditions, especially in poorer countries
to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast
leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval
a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble
away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue
to make something covered in blood
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a light ringing sound
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
the top part of a hill
a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet
a round handle or small raised part you turn or hold
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
to crush something into small pieces or powder
the process of giving birth to a baby
people who have little money or wealth
as; in the same way that
the act of making something lower or of becoming lower
to copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves
to manage to deal with or survive something difficult
a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking
past tense and past participle of bed