24 S2E13: English vocabulary

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to lead a group, team, or project

a long trip through Europe, especially one taken by a young person as part of their education

working properly and ready to use

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

kept secret or done in a hidden way

to take weapons away from someone or something

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

used to say that you have received and understood a message

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

a group of wild boars

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

to get closer to someone or something, especially while chasing or searching

a person who carries out a bombing and dies in the attack

the number used to identify an aircraft, usually painted on its tail

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

a dishonest or unprincipled person

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

a sudden hard pull or jerk

to compete directly against someone or something

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

to check or read something quickly

to check on something later or continue dealing with it

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

as; in the same way that

the process of becoming narrower

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

done in a quiet, secret way

the way a play, show, or event is arranged and presented

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

an official card or document that shows who someone is

to some extent; fairly

the removal of things that are blocking a space or getting in the way

a casual way to say goodbye

the most likely or sensible choice

carefully planned to achieve a particular goal, especially in a difficult situation

bad, useless, or not worth using

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a heavy boot that covers the ankle and is often worn by soldiers or for fashion

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

to stop a vehicle by pulling over to the side of the road or another place

an attractive appearance, especially attractive facial features

the way parts are arranged or set up

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

to be in the middle of two people or things and stop them from meeting or moving together

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

the sport of fighting with swords, using special rules and protective gear

a part of a computer program or device that lets a user interact with it

an informal, friendly greeting

the sign <, used to show that one number or amount is smaller than another

a collection of organized information stored on a computer

at a great distance from here

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

to give something to the proper person or place, especially as required

to send something to many people or places at the same time

more correct or more suitable

covering a wide area or affecting many things

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

to wait for something to happen or be done

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

not changing or moving; fixed in one place

a skill, degree, or other requirement that makes someone suitable for a job or activity

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

a short warning or piece of information given in advance