Grey's Anatomy S5E8: English vocabulary

not typical or usual for a person, thing, or situation

the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

a wheel with a rope or chain running over it, used for lifting heavy things or changing the direction of a pull

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a soft substance used to fill cracks or holes before painting or finishing wood or walls

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

too great or shocking to be described

a hard, salty baked snack shaped like a knot or stick

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

to cut open a body, plant, or animal in order to study its parts

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

to find out something for certain

the surgical removal of part of the body, especially a limb

a condition in which a body part, ability, or function is damaged or weaker than normal

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

the study of correct reasoning

located at the back or rear of something

the study of diseases and the changes they cause in the body

used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

a sticky resin used to make varnish or a wood finish

sheets, blankets, and other things used on a bed

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

among ordinary people, especially in public life

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

a drug used to stop pain or make someone unconscious during a medical procedure

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to keep talking for a long time in a boring or annoying way

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to be willing to do something extreme or surprising

gory or gruesome scenes or details

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

having thoughts of killing yourself

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

a strong desire for something, especially food or a drug

a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

to hold on tightly to someone or something

used to angrily tell someone to stop bothering you and go away

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

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

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience

to make someone feel excited and eager

to make something last longer

not correct or exact

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the fact of living in a place, or the place where you live

actively dealing with something or working on it

a hospital room where surgery is performed

to become or make someone mentally stronger and less easily upset

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

used to show approval or encouragement

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a device used to hold two things tightly together

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

to change a planned event or action to a later time

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

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

a fixed limit on the number or amount of something allowed or required

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart