Grey's Anatomy S22E8: English vocabulary

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

the fact of happening again

the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

to stop a baby or young animal from drinking milk and start giving other food

to start a line of text farther from the left margin

to value something very highly

a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery

of poor quality and badly made

a house that is divided into two separate homes

to make someone extremely angry

a sign that something is not normal or expected

alert and paying close attention to what is happening

relating to the urinary system or urine

to be likely to do or agree with something

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the quality of being short in length, time, or amount

relating to the stomach

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

the muscle below the lungs that helps you breathe

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

to take the place of something or someone

a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

the process of covering a surface with tiles

a small shapeless mass or lump

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

a place that gives care to people who are very ill, especially near the end of life

a chemical element, symbol Mg, used in alloys and important for the body

a gland in men that helps produce semen

not harmful or dangerous

to leave quickly; scram

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

the central point or part that something turns around

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

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

a short written report about a medical patient, especially one with an unusual condition or treatment

to sit, lean, or fall heavily, often with a bent back

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

simple and charming in a country style

the most important or leading position

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

to indicate or suggest something

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

an act or statement that makes something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is

to lift something to a higher position

a harsh scolding or reprimand

to do something with full effort or confidence

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

to stick to something firmly; to stay loyal to a rule, belief, or plan

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

to throw or hit something in a high arc

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

to press something so that it becomes smaller, flatter, or tighter

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

becoming more mature and fully developed

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

to expect something or think it will happen

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

Used to show strong agreement or approval

a group of wild boars

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

to continue with a plan or activity, especially after a delay or discussion

to make time for someone or something in a busy schedule

a list of people or things that need to be watched or checked regularly

a solid mass of blood that forms inside a blood vessel