Breaking Bad S3E6: English vocabulary

a machine that squeezes air or gas and increases its pressure

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

locked with a key

covered with oil or grease

very rich; having a lot of money

an illegal or morally wrong act

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

after something has already happened or been decided

a pale brownish color

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

the bitter taste of something

used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

a circular ring or band

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

to get to the main point quickly

a scientist who studies stars, planets, and space

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

to move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort

say a poem, speech, or passage aloud from memory

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

money that a parent pays to help support a child after a separation or divorce

the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

not allowed by law

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

a very strong wind

without much effort; quickly and easily

used to refer to a person in a general way, especially in formal or written English

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

To visit someone briefly to make sure they are okay

to increase the price of something before selling it

to submit something, such as a request or application

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

a part that a plug, bulb, or other object fits into to make a connection

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to enter information by typing it into a computer or device

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

the part of a car that starts the engine

to crush something into small pieces or powder

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

the replacement of old oil in a vehicle engine with fresh oil

a gun that can be carried and used by one person

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a baby's bed with bars on the sides

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

something added to make an outfit look better or work better

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

to ask someone to come over to where you are

the amount of something taken in, especially food, drink, air, or medicine

to some extent; fairly

likely to happen or be true, but not certain

to officially allow someone to leave a hospital or other institution

used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

to be gentler or less strict with someone

used to ask someone to repeat what they said