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| galley |
a large, low ship of ancient and medieval times that was moved by oars and sometimes by sails. [1/2 definitions] |
| glum |
in low spirits; sad or gloomy. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. [1/2 definitions] |
| grumble |
to complain in a low voice. [2/4 definitions] |
| haughty |
proud in a way that shows a low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself. |
| heath |
an area of wild, flat land where only heather and other low plants grow. |
| hollow |
a low area of land; a small valley. [1/7 definitions] |
| hostel |
a place that offers shelter at a low cost for young people who are traveling. |
| huckleberry |
a low berry bush common in North America. The huckleberry is related to the blueberry. [1/2 definitions] |
| hum |
to vibrate with a continuous low sound. [1/4 definitions] |
| humble |
low in cost, rank, or position; simple. [1/3 definitions] |
| hypothermia |
a condition of very low body temperature. |
| inexpensive |
low or moderate in cost. |
| key2 |
a low island near shore. |
| low1 |
something that is low, such as an amount, an action, or a person's spirits. [1/11 definitions] |
| lower1 |
comparative of "low." [1/6 definitions] |
| marsh |
a low, wet area, often thick with tall grasses; bog. |
| meager |
low in amount, strength, or value. |
| mean2 |
low in quality or poor in appearance. [1/2 definitions] |
| moan |
a long, low sound of pain, grief, or sorrow. [1/3 definitions] |
| moo |
to make the long, low sound of a cow. [2 definitions] |
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