House S8E12: English vocabulary

to make a person or part of the body unable to move

a painful swollen area in the body that contains pus

a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery

happening again and again, often after a short break

a story, poem, or picture in which people or things stand for deeper ideas or moral meanings

a clear fluid in the body that helps fight infection and carries white blood cells

a Jewish festival that celebrates the Israelites' escape from Egypt

a serious illness that can affect many parts of the body

the act of cutting open a body or plant to study its parts

to make someone feel extreme fear

relating to fungi or caused by a fungus

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

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

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a blockage that stops something from moving or flowing normally

a serious bacterial infection that is usually spread through sexual contact

relating to an artery

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

very stupid or silly, often in a way that annoys you

a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

to make someone very angry or annoyed

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

relating to metabolism, the chemical processes in the body

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

a string of beads used for praying the rosary

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

one of four equal parts of a circle or space

the act of moving along without using power

perfectly clean, neat, and tidy

a sudden moment of understanding or realization

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a system of self-defense and hand-to-hand fighting

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

relating to blood vessels

not harmful or dangerous

a casual command telling people to get ready for action

at the same time that something else is happening

relating to the earth or to life on earth

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

involving fraud or deception

the final stage of a process, especially a negotiation or competition

a test that checks how well something can handle very difficult conditions or heavy use

the position or role of being a priest

lasting forever or seeming to continue without end

to honor an event or place by being present

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a drug-induced loss of feeling, or of feeling and consciousness, used during a medical procedure

third in order, importance, or level

the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

an area that is surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions or stress

to struggle to deal with a difficult problem, decision, or feeling

relating to theology or to the study of religion and God

boring because it involves the same actions or things again and again

the act of fastening something with a screw

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

a point where lines, paths, or branches meet

used to say that something is not surprising

to make a desperate attempt to find a solution when there are no good options

very little or almost nothing

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed