24 S8E16: English vocabulary

to express something in a particular way

supporting imperialism

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a person who claims a title, throne, or position

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

to formally give up a right, claim, belief, or position

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a venomous snake with long fangs and a thick body

a final demand that someone must accept or face serious consequences

locked with a key

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to make it possible for something to happen

a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cruel ruler who uses power in a harsh and unfair way

to shoot someone and kill them

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to lead a group, team, or project

relating to the front part of something

depending on a condition or requirement being met

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to start taking control of something that belongs to someone else

relating to ownership, or owned and controlled by one company or person

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a cover put over an animal's mouth to stop it biting or barking

in a rough or severe way

the act of fastening something with a screw

a man who is engaged to be married

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

far away; at a great distance

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

the act of controlling or having power over people or things

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

to focus your attention on something or decide to pursue it

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

used to show approval or encouragement

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

ready, arranged, or working properly

at the beginning; originally

a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

deserving praise, help, or respect

temporary and likely to change later

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

the process of becoming better, more successful, or more advanced

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

to wait and be ready to act when needed

the act of tricking someone, or the fact of being tricked

lower in rank or position

the way a play, show, or event is arranged and presented

worth the time, effort, or money

to tell someone officially or formally about something

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

to give something to another person

used for a vehicle, flight, or trip that is hired for a special purpose

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something