词汇表

to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze

to move or cause to move rapidly from side to side

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim

a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods

to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively

looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

Deliberate and unprovoked; reckless or cruel.

Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.

To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

As a noun: An official authorization or order. As a verb: To justify or make something necessary.

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose

aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers

a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands

A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine

a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Causing one to feel tired or bored.

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.

a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

the state of being married; matrimony

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce