Grey's Anatomy S9E13: English vocabulary

a substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen

the front edge of a step or stair

a gradual wasting away or weakening, especially from lack of use

the good results you get when different things work well together

to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

to correct or improve a bad or unfair situation

to move a train or rail vehicle from one track to another

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

a tooth on a wheel that fits into another wheel to transfer motion

to value something very highly

relating to the area around the pubic bone or genitals

a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

a thin medical cloth used for covering wounds or stopping bleeding

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

a style of haircut with lots of layers and a messy, shaggy look

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to make a process, system, or organization simpler and more efficient

a medical condition in which an organ pushes through a weak place in the muscle or tissue around it

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

a person who saves money or resources

an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

added to something to make it more complete or useful

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

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

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

the woolly coat of a sheep or goat

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

making quick, sharp movements

the round part of the eye

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

containing salt or tasting like salt

to fart

to hit or push with the head or horns

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the life or world believed to exist after death

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

the crime of attacking someone and physically hurting them

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to honor an event or place by being present

to seriously damage or weaken something

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

a short, sharp ringing sound

relating to the body; physical

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

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

a piece of material made of threads, wire, or plastic with many small holes

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

the process of taking a legal case to court

a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

the act of fastening something with a screw

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible

Used to show strong agreement or approval

the amount of money a business makes from sales in a period

a reduction in planned spending

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

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

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

causing an itch or feeling itchy