Vocabulaires

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

An attitude of doubt or disbelief toward claims or accepted ideas.

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

smooth, shiny, and stylish

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

a long narrow opening or cut

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

A lack of effort or laziness; also a slow-moving mammal in Central and South America.

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Relating to society or social relationships.

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.