noun - the process of renovating and improving a building, equipment, or item by repairing, cleaning or updating it
adjective, American English - unreliable or unpredictable, often forgetting plans
adjective - made of or characterized by thin, small, easily separable pieces, like layers that break off
adjective, technical - occurring or relating to the period after childbirth, especially concerning the mother's physical and emotional health
adjective - occurring or existing after birth, particularly in relation to the baby or the period following childbirth
adjective - preferring to live in isolation, avoiding the company of others
noun - a person who lives alone and deliberately avoids the company of others
adjective, informal - risky or dangerous, often implying that the situation is uncertain or unpredictable
noun - a person who organizes people or activities to work together effectively
verb - to make people feel strongly about something
verb - to quickly make something to eat
noun, dated - a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman
noun - a small insect-eating mammal resembling a mouse with a long pointed snout
verb - to stop using something, especially a plan, project, or piece of equipment, but keep it in good condition so that it can be used again in the future