Reverse Dictionary #95

Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

B

The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.

S

Calm; without motion or sound.

T

To move or jump suddenly or rapidly upward or forward.

S

To make a sound from the vocal cords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.

H

Corn or maize of a variety with hard kernels that swell up and burst open when heated.

P

To cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to shock greatly.

H

Something done, a deed.

A

Of a color intermediate between black and white.

G

To walk with heavy footsteps.

T

To speak insolently to.

S

To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

P

Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.

E

To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

P

A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land.

L

To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly.

E

To use a literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

S

A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum.

W

To enjoy, to be pleased by; to favor; to be in favor of.

L

To throw (something) with force.

H

Anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.

F

To be consumed by fire, or in flames.

B

1. Mute or speechless. 2. (of a speech sound) Without resonance of the vocal cords. 3. (of a person or group) Lacking the power or right to express an opinion or exert control over affairs.

V

An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.

C

1. (chiefly US) Pellets of ice made of mostly-frozen raindrops or refrozen melted snowflakes. 2. (chiefly UK, Ireland, Northeastern US) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow.

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