House S6E20: English vocabulary

the fact that something changes or can be different

a very deep crack or opening in rock or the ground

to value something very highly

to hang or place something loosely over something else

a sign that something is not normal or expected

a serious disease that affects humans and animals and is caused by bacteria

relating to the urinary system or urine

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to paint something again

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

the study of the principles and philosophy of law

an exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run in one place

a tiny cell that a plant, fungus, or some bacteria uses to reproduce

a planned course of treatment, diet, or exercise for health

the process of making things different or showing differences between them

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

a bright pinkish-purple color

to think carefully about something for a while

a piece of a plant that is joined to another plant so they grow together

to collect and keep a large amount of something

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

to cover food with a thin, shiny layer

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

making quick, sharp movements

a substance in foods such as bread, rice, and pasta that gives the body energy

moving with quick, light jumps

in a way that follows clear reasoning and makes sense

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

a play in American football that gives a team a new set of four downs

especially impressive or memorable

an activity you do for pleasure in your free time

a condition in which a person loses some or all memory

showing too little concern or care; casual in a way that can seem rude

A strong sexual desire for someone

a deep, rich sound that continues for a moment

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

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

a lawsuit brought by one person or a small group on behalf of many people with the same claim

a piece of healthy skin used in surgery to cover a damaged area

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

the act of forcing someone to leave a country

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

in a suitable or proper way

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

to mix with other people in a friendly way

past tense and past participle of shoot

to help someone or something develop and grow

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

the quality of tasting sweet

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

burning very brightly and strongly

a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

a person who tries to heal illness by prayer or other spiritual methods

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them

a colorless, odorless gas that burns easily and is found in natural gas

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

to persuade or influence someone to do something

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

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

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

producing fruit

used to show strong agreement with a suggestion

used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all