Dallas S10E22: English vocabulary

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

a special right or privilege that only one person or group has

the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

the act of visiting someone, especially in a hospital or prison

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

used in product names to mean lighter, lower in calories, or lower in alcohol than the usual version

a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance

having a narrow cut or opening

the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape

making quick, sharp movements

women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles

a person or animal that digs

lasting for only a short time

a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a place where people pay for sex

to show clearly that something is true or real

to shine with small flashes of light

make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

the act of people or things joining together as one

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

past tense and past participle of shoot

to ask for information or details

growing thickly and looking healthy and green

a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

the need for quick action

almost; very nearly

used to say that something is acceptable or true in theory, but there is still a problem or limitation

to start recording audio or video

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

willing to take risks and try new things

something that is not possible or not acceptable

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

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

to repair something, especially by hand

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

used to say that something should have happened earlier

relating to photographs or photography

in a blunt or direct way

a person who travels from place to place without a fixed home

the process of becoming friendly again after an argument or disagreement

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

to submit something, such as a request or application

a breathing organ that fish and some other water animals use to get oxygen from water

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

written in a slanted style of type

having many bends or turns

a type of American whiskey made from corn

somewhat like; in a way similar to

feeling annoyed, tired, or bored because something has gone on too long

a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the person who currently holds a job or elected office

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

a narrow valley, especially in northern England

to feel angry or upset about something unfair