American Dad! S11E2: English vocabulary

using statistics or based on statistical data

buy insurance for something or someone

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to make something dirty or stained

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

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

to make it harder for something to happen or progress

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the main sports team that represents a school or college

an official newspaper that publishes government notices and legal information

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

a strong desire for something, especially food or a drug

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

far away; at a great distance

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

a group of wild boars

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

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

the crime of lying to an insurance company to get money

a pipe or tube that carries fuel to an engine

a game played in a swimming pool between two teams, who try to score by throwing a ball into the other team's goal

to endure or tolerate something difficult

a small boat with sails

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

the quality of being very successful, admired, or important

deserving praise, help, or respect

the season of the year when spring happens

a long strap used to guide a horse while riding

moving forward quickly and forcefully

very strong and violent

marked or decorated with letters or writing

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

to begin to cry

to take off clothes or other coverings

a sandwich with seasoned ground beef served in a bun

to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

messy or untidy

to move gently from side to side or back and forth

to become healthier or improve

a place with pools, slides, and other water attractions for fun

the process of people making bids in an auction

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

pleasant, attractive, or welcoming and making you want to go closer or stay longer

the part of your body above the waist

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to spend time with someone socially

to think about something again, especially before making a decision

the height of a place above sea level

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

to leave a place and start going somewhere else

to stretch out your hand to take or touch something

to test something to see how well it works or whether you like it

a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

push or fold something, especially clothes or hair, into a neat position

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

to try to find someone or something

more correct or more suitable

to take hold of something suddenly and firmly

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

the main business and shopping area of a city