24 S5E6: English vocabulary

a person who wants a region or group to separate from a country or organization

to put someone or something in danger

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

the act of getting back something that was lost or stored

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a reason that is given to hide the real reason for doing something

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

a ship or plane that carries goods

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

the authority to act or vote for someone else

moving quickly with light, springy steps

weapons that can kill or destroy very large numbers of people

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

working properly and ready to use

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, especially a rabbit, for living in

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

for now; until something changes

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

to laugh quietly

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

a hospital for people with mental illness

the edge or border of something

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

an official instruction or order

causing worry, sadness, or pain

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to load things into a vehicle or container before leaving

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning

to support and keep something going, especially a belief, rule, or principle

showing tension, worry, or discomfort

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

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

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

something or someone that causes annoyance or inconvenience

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

relating to travel or activity between states

a very thin layer of tissue that covers a surface or separates parts of the body

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a short official report or announcement, especially in the news

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

past tense and past participle of pierce

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

a person who is killed or injured in an accident, war, or other event

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

official permission to do something

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

to join the armed forces, or to sign someone up for military service

to officially allow someone to leave a hospital or other institution

clear and obvious

to keep someone or something apart from others

a casual way to say goodbye