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Worda phrase that combines two words with opposite meanings for effect
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a phrase that combines two words with opposite meanings for effect
someone who is good at talking with people
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a large main branch of a tree
an old word for a tournament or competition
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
the last car on a freight train, used by the train crew
an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong
the process of making something larger or greater in amount
a thorny bush, especially one that produces blackberries
a small enclosed space or compartment for storing things
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
extremely painful or hard to endure
to put something under water or another liquid
a small island made of sand, coral, or rock, especially in the Caribbean
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
a substance added to food or drink to make it taste sweeter
fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing
holding something gently and protectively
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction
a person who is believed to be able to predict the future
a part of a machine that spins around a central point
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the land along the sea; the coast
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
to put someone or something in danger
slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment
the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein
courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation
making quick, sharp movements
a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream
damaged so badly that it has split open or torn
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
the act of creating or preparing something in a careful, deliberate way
to be in a very uncertain or risky situation
moving or walking with quick, light steps
a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service
the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed
to talk in a casual, lively way
the person who is best suited to do something or help with it
a factory where chemicals are produced
an illness caused by too much exposure to radiation
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
showing affection and warmth
carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
moving quickly with light, springy steps
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
very good; excellent
to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point
to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them
an official order to appear in court
a control that changes the speed or power of an engine
to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement
to move around within a system or area, or make something do this
to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
the need for quick action
an FBI or other government detective
a visit by a doctor to a patient at home
the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
far away; at a great distance
to cause someone trouble or inconvenience
to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely
not yet born
to suddenly become very angry or upset
relating to the movement of the sea caused by the moon and sun
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do
a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing
a violent criminal or troublemaker
the quality of moving or acting in a hidden, quiet way
to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to delay dealing with something
away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to submit something, such as a request or application
a church, especially in Scotland
morally good and fair; doing what is right
the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to trick someone by making them believe something false
having many bends or turns
to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way
to check or read something quickly
the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking
to break a rule, law, or agreement
to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic
to praise or mention someone publicly, especially online or in a speech
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
the act of tricking someone, or the fact of being tricked
too much speed or urgency, often causing mistakes
to force someone to do something by tricking or pressuring them
not tight or firm; loose
a machine that produces or controls a nuclear reaction
prepare something so it can be used or can happen
to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow