Grey's Anatomy S13E23: English vocabulary

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

a soft sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the ideal man in a fairy tale or romance story

something that causes a reaction, interest, or activity

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a sticky resin used to make varnish or a wood finish

having raised ridges or lines

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

home; to or at home

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

to talk in a casual, lively way

the life or world believed to exist after death

to force liquid out in a thin stream

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to make it possible for something to happen

sexually excited

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

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

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

quick to react or answer

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

a religious official who works for a hospital, school, prison, military unit, or similar group

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

cause something to improve a lot

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

the act of fastening something with a screw

a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

if the stars align, things happen in a lucky or perfect way

a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

far away; at a great distance

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

mentally healthy and able to think clearly

relating to the abdomen or stomach area

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

a short drive in a car to check how it feels before buying it

a place where trucks are loaded and unloaded

the police, fire service, and ambulance service that deal with emergencies

happening or done too early, before the right time

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking

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

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

the process of becoming faster

having many bends or turns

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

as; in the same way that

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

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

relating to the heart

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

past tense and past participle of bed

make something false or copied in order to trick people

to join or repair something with thread and a needle

past tense and past participle of pierce

every other one; each alternate one

an official card or document that shows who someone is

the lower part of the body between the chest and the hips

to count slowly to three, often to calm yourself before acting

a cheerful way of praising a girl or woman for doing something well

to find your position or direction in a new place

to put things in the correct position or line

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

a woman's shirt-like top, often with buttons or a collar

said to a female animal, especially a dog, when she has done something well

a younger sister, especially one who is still a child

to comfort someone who is sad or upset

used to praise someone for doing something well