24 S8E21: English vocabulary

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

locked with a key

at the moment something or someone is seen; immediately when seen

to hit something quickly with your hand

at the same time that something else is happening

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

the life or world believed to exist after death

a moving staircase that carries people between floors

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

a setback or decline

to perform very well; to do something impressively

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to lead a group, team, or project

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

to do something with full effort or confidence

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who speaks for a government, organization, or public figure and answers questions from the news media

the process of negotiating to end a war or conflict

to make something clear or settled

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person's usual mood or character

not required to do something or pay something that others must do or pay

kept secret or done in a hidden way

suddenly and without warning

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to make something secret known publicly

to laugh quietly

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

to get closer to someone or something, especially while chasing or searching

a check of information to see whether it is true

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

severe physical or mental pain

used to show approval or encouragement

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

to think of someone or something in a particular way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to speak or act more quickly

a quick, informal check or inspection

to check on something later or continue dealing with it

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

people who have little money or wealth

the perfect place or state of happiness and peace

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

working or in effect

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

the process of becoming narrower

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

to move a little to one side on a seat to make room for someone

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the removal of things that are blocking a space or getting in the way

a casual way to say goodbye

the act of entering a phone number to call someone