Friends S2E3: English vocabulary

sea animals with shells or hard outer coverings that people eat, such as clams, mussels, and lobster

a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys

not deep or detailed enough

to understand something fully

a person who makes or sells candles

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

used to say that something is not believable

a student who often jokes, acts silly, or tries to get attention in class

too small or unimportant to matter much

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to tell someone about an idea or plan so they can give their opinion

a set of beliefs that influences how someone thinks, behaves, or sees the world

a device that makes very small objects look much bigger

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

to join a group, place, or activity again

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

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

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

until a particular time or event

cleaning clothes with a special process that uses chemicals instead of water

having a strong, lively rhythm, especially in funk music

a living creature or plant

covered with scales

the evening of the next day

the small hard ball used in the game of golf

something that is not important or impressive

to lose consciousness for a short time

a living thing, such as an animal, plant, or single cell

the smallest part of an element that still has that element's chemical properties

too proud of yourself and your abilities

someone who studies or writes about philosophy

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

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

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

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to a very great degree; very much

to have confidence in someone or something

to have the same opinion as someone

to change or develop slowly over time

to control the direction of a vehicle, boat, or aircraft

very close and personal

the system that lets you control the direction of a vehicle

to have information or awareness about something

the preserved remains or shape of a plant or animal from long ago, usually found in rock

during the whole night

more than is normal, needed, or reasonable

a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

a soft, flavored substance you chew for a while and then throw away

filled or inhabited by people

a long-handled tool with bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

almost completely; nearly

past tense and past participle of circle

to make people notice or buy a product, service, or event by advertising it

very interested in something and spending a lot of time on it

something that is bad, annoying, or of very poor quality

a place where roads, railways, or paths meet or cross

the process of making something cooler or less hot

making a lot of noise

very weak, slight, or hard to notice