decimation
Wordthe act of destroying or severely reducing something
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the act of destroying or severely reducing something
not likely to be appreciated or rewarded
a feeling of strong irritation or annoyance
a person or group that settles in a place and takes control of it
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
in a way that shows scorn or makes fun of someone
a large, powerful off-road vehicle made by Hummer
a large insect that makes a loud buzzing sound in hot weather
too difficult or too large to overcome
to change information, records, or evidence in order to deceive people
the act of hunting or trapping rats
to come from a source and spread out from it
a tunnel-like connection that could link two far-apart places in space-time
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a hanging piece of ice formed by dripping water freezing
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
a frying pan, especially a heavy one made of cast iron
the scientific study of weather and the atmosphere
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
to make slightly wet
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
in a very unhappy, unpleasant, or unsuccessful way
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
the state of being very unusual or unique
a small ape with very long arms that swings through trees
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to feel sympathy for someone who is having a hard time
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
a person, especially a young person, who breaks the law or behaves badly
to make someone feel extreme fear
to express something in a particular way
the act of keeping horses in stables
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to reduce or cancel the effect of something by acting against it
a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock
having thin lines or marks of a different color
a person or thing that chases something
an edible root vegetable with starchy flesh
a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel
something that is different from what is normal or expected
a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger
moving or walking with quick, light steps
used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses
making a deep, loud sound
the time performers or crew are expected to arrive for a show or event
to catch fire and burn suddenly throughout a space
the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something
to honor an event or place by being present
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths
to break into small pieces or fall apart
a vehicle with runners for traveling over snow or ice
to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery
the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics
deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss
the process of learning or understanding something clearly
to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start
a person in a group who has a bad influence on the others
likely to happen soon or attract attention
something that is fake or meant to deceive
to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together
the state of being prepared and ready for something
for now; until something changes
a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion
used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation
officially linked with another town, city, or organization
a fighter who belongs to a small group and uses irregular methods against a stronger army
without paying anything
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea
from the very beginning
a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse
causing or involving very great damage, suffering, or loss
to leave a place suddenly because you are very angry
to stop bothering or criticizing someone
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
ready, arranged, or working properly
deserving praise, help, or respect
to trick someone by making them believe something false
having many bends or turns
the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth
a thin stick used by a magician
in a willing or ready way
to cut or shape something with a knife or tool
the colored part of the eye around the pupil
continue to stay in a place, job, or situation
the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police
as; in the same way that
to break suddenly into many pieces
well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects
moving forward quickly and forcefully
to copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves
relating to the heart
the act of destroying something or causing serious damage
a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed
to drive someone back somewhere, especially home
relating to the scientific study used in solving crimes