Friends S6E9: English vocabulary

the act of fastening something with a screw

almost; very nearly

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

used to say that something seems true or has become clear from the facts

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a student in the second year of high school or college

done in a quiet, secret way

to some extent; fairly

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

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a strong alcoholic drink made from sugarcane

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

cream that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy

supposed to; expected or required to do something

used to say that you were joking and not serious

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 behave in a playful or silly way, especially when you should be serious

used to say no in a casual way

something that is not important or impressive

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

to walk around an area without a clear purpose

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

more correct or more suitable

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

the written form used before a married couple's family name

to bring food or liquid back up from the stomach through the mouth

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

to spend time considering something

a strip of strong material used to fasten clothes or hold things in place

a warm knitted piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with long sleeves

a covered area at the entrance of a house, often with steps

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

the holiday celebrated in the U.S. and Canada for giving thanks and sharing a big meal with family and friends

the act of continuing to follow a plan, rule, or schedule

to turn a dial to choose a setting or number

filled or inhabited by people

attracting attention in a noticeable way

to stop someone from giving full attention to something

the image of something seen in a mirror, window, or other shiny surface

becoming liquid because of heat

a small nut with a hard shell, often eaten roasted or used to make peanut butter

a very strong tropical storm with violent winds and heavy rain

the process of making something cooler or less hot

doing the action of smelling something with your nose

a long, flexible strip or cord used to control or hit an animal or person

pleasant, attractive, and easy to like

the sport of swimming underwater with breathing equipment

drunk or affected by alcohol

an affectionate word for a romantic partner

to become slower, or make something slower

feeling very sad and without hope

to move quietly and secretly

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

to be disloyal to someone by deceiving them or not supporting them

a person you share a room or apartment with

a friendly word used to address someone you love or like

wrong in what you think or believe

a platform outside an upper floor of a building

an informal word for a man or boy

a short sleep, usually during the day

a sweet food served at the end of a meal

clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes

feeling unhappy because someone else has something you want