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Wordto preserve a dead body so it does not decay
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to preserve a dead body so it does not decay
soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy
a sloping beam that supports a roof
strong and instinctive, rather than calm or logical
behavior, language, or an action that is not proper or acceptable
ready to argue or fight; aggressive in manner
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the process of turning silver in color
to connect or fit together so that the parts lock
the front edge of a step or stair
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the ability to think ahead and plan for the future
help or support you can turn to when a situation is difficult
a small furry animal that people keep as a pet
to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
moving gently against something with a soft, light sound
having a shape that is not normal or natural
the distant past
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
home; to or at home
involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action
used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
the act of moving something on wheels
a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
past tense and past participle of shoot
to help someone or something develop and grow
used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English
a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge
to lead a group, team, or project
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
a way of earning the money you need to live
cause something to improve a lot
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
a long open container for animals to eat or drink from
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did
a smaller part of a larger area or group
successful in both of two attempts
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
suddenly and without warning
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
used to say you have won or beaten someone
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
a way of buying and selling that aims to give producers fair prices and better working conditions, especially in poorer countries
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
used to show approval or encouragement
to mark an area so people cannot enter it, usually with tape
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
to kill someone illegally, especially by hanging, without a fair trial
land covered with grass for animals to graze on
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to depend on something; to be decided by something
a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court
a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake
deserving praise, help, or respect
to go from one side of something to the other
very cold, especially in a way that feels unpleasant
a long strap used to guide a horse while riding
the act of cutting or shaping something into a design or form
the act of destroying something or causing serious damage
used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain
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
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound, or about 28.35 grams
to some extent; fairly
to give something to another person
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
a casual way to say goodbye
with the inside surface turned outward
to be strong enough to deal with something difficult or harmful
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data
present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position
a small soft sweet shaped like a bear
a thick liquid found underground that is refined into fuels like gasoline and diesel
something that has a bad effect or causes trouble
a man who is White
to do or carry out a plan, order, or task
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
to refuse to do or accept something
later today, in the evening
the sport of fighting with swords, using special rules and protective gear
not drunk
to push or prod something quickly with a finger or a pointed object
alone; with no one else with you
a person who murders someone, especially for money or political reasons
an informal, friendly greeting
fairly good; better than expected
a student or trainee who works to gain experience, often for little or no pay
used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration