Pulp Fiction (1994) English vocabulary

secret or dishonest behavior used to trick someone and get what you want

casual conversation about unimportant things

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

material used to cover something to keep heat in or protect it

a thick warm cover for a bed, filled with soft material

a hormone that your body releases in stressful or exciting situations

to make something very wet; soak it completely

extremely unpleasant or offensive

the front edge of a step or stair

the bending or curving of something under pressure

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

making a light, clear ringing sound

to make a person or part of the body unable to move

short, lively, and effective

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

a hand tool with two handles used for gripping, bending, or cutting things

to make something more noticeable or important

a sour liquid used in cooking and baking

a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into

a secret or illicit love affair

to make a deep, hoarse sound, like a frog or a crow

a small donkey, especially one used for carrying things

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

clever, sly, or tricky

the fact that something is pointless or has no useful result

a large piece of something, especially food or meat

the material used to cover and pad furniture

showing disrespect or contempt

an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

to cause someone a lot of trouble or worry

a card game played by one person

covered with a protective outer layer

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

relating to Samoa, its people, or their language

the state of being impossible

something that makes it hard to do something or slows you down

to clean something by rubbing it hard

to delay or slow something down

to put something inside or together with something else

a small magical creature, often playful or mischievous

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the top edge of a hat, cup, or other hollow object

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

a thick bed covering filled with soft material and stitched in a pattern

to answer quickly, often in a sharp or witty way

to think carefully about something for a while

rude because it is very brief and not friendly

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious

very good; excellent

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients

a French title used for a woman, like Miss

a suffix added to verbs to make forms like running or eating

making quick, sharp movements

the sides of the face below the eyes

an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way

moving with quick, light jumps

an excited, informal way of saying yes

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

a large wild ox with long hair and horns, found in Tibet and nearby areas

a challenge to do something risky or embarrassing

showing no thought, care, or intelligence

the reason or set of reasons for something

an important or powerful person in a group or organization

an illegal or morally wrong act

to fill something too full by pushing things in