xXx (2002) English vocabulary

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to cover food with a thin, shiny layer

an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

to move away from a usual course, rule, or pattern

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

locked with a key

important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority

a woman who works on an aircraft helping passengers

a tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

something used to trick or attract someone or something

violent or very messy disorder; chaos

a strong band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

a person who is paid to kill someone

becoming weaker or less active

past tense and past participle of shoot

to enter a situation in a sudden, forceful, and aggressive way

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

separated from the rest by cutting

a situation where everyone acts only for themselves and does not help others

a handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets

a situation where there is no government or no control, often causing chaos

a very good ability to notice small details or mistakes

to fall or move down heavily and loosely

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

a value or limit that affects how something works or is measured

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used to say that something should have happened earlier

an informal, mildly disapproving word for a good-looking young man, especially one who seems vain or too concerned with his appearance

a person who secretly works for a government to get information

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

to find or meet someone or something by chance

a bank transfer sent electronically from one account to another

a casual, informal way of saying goodbye

the final small detail that makes something complete or better

to become unfocused or blank, especially because you are bored or not paying attention

to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

very good or impressive

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

to enter information by pressing keys or buttons

in a polite and respectful way

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

a dish of shredded or grated potatoes fried until crisp and golden

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a person who admires someone or something

a unit of speech with one vowel sound

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

having many small holes or dents on the surface

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

the act of building a bridge

to support a claim with facts or proof

a friendly way to address a man or boy

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

something that causes trouble, delay, or extra work