Grey's Anatomy S9E17: English vocabulary

a man who is a member of a local government council

the process of buying and supplying goods or services for a company or organization

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

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

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

careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money

to give something a new name

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

to organize people or resources for a purpose

to talk in a casual, lively way

an official order to carry out a death sentence

the branch of medicine that treats diseases of the internal organs without surgery

an operation that moves an organ from one body to another

to honor an event or place by being present

having a brain that has stopped working completely, so the person cannot recover

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

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

quick to react or answer

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

for each person or thing; each

the right or power to stop a decision, law, or plan from being accepted

a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

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

to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

a person, group, or animal that enters a place by force or without permission

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

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

a serious, determined expression before doing something difficult

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

a small flat piece used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots

a group of wild boars

a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the fact of living in a place, or the place where you live

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

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

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

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

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

used to say that something should have happened earlier

the border between two U.S. states

the act of giving an organ for a transplant

without paying anything

to take action and become more involved or helpful

in a way that shows criticism or careful judgment

to make a great effort to achieve something

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to stop light, sound, or other things from getting in

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

a light brown or greenish-brown color

to break or end a connection between things

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to speak or act more quickly

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

to check or read something quickly

a quick, informal check or inspection

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to stop something bad from happening

the act of choosing someone for a job, role, or purpose

able to speak or write a language easily and well

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well