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Doctor Who S11E4: English vocabulary

Season 11, Episode 4Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • quadrillion

    Word

    the number 1,000,000,000,000,000

  • marinate

    Word

    to soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking it

  • swanky

    Word

    fashionable, expensive, and impressive

  • litigate

    Word

    to take legal action against someone or something

  • sulphide

    Word

    a chemical compound containing sulfur and another element, especially a metal

  • soppy

    Word

    too sentimental or emotional

  • succinct

    Word

    short and clear

  • profusion

    Word

    a very large amount of something

  • overzealous

    Word

    too eager or enthusiastic, in a way that can be annoying

  • gravitate

    Word

    to be naturally drawn to a person, place, or activity

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

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  • arachnid

    Word

    an animal in the spider group, such as a spider, scorpion, mite, or tick

  • cobweb

    Word

    a spider's web, especially an old one covered with dust

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • scuttle

    Word

    to move quickly with short, light steps

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • botch

    Word

    to do something badly or carelessly

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • repellent

    Word

    able to repel or keep away something unwanted

  • raze

    Word

    to completely destroy a building, town, or other place

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

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  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abnormally

    Word

    in a way that is not normal or usual

  • trespass

    Word

    to enter land or property without permission

  • suffocating

    Word

    making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

  • suffocate

    Word

    to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • penciled

    Word

    written or marked lightly with a pencil

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • peppermint

    Word

    a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks

  • hiss

    Word

    a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

  • zoology

    Word

    the scientific study of animals

  • nip

    Word

    a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

  • disgraceful

    Word

    very bad and causing strong disapproval

  • carcass

    Word

    the dead body of an animal

  • omit

    Word

    to leave something out

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • your mum

    Phrase

    an insulting remark about someone's mother

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • sit on it

    Phrase

    Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you

  • dilute

    Word

    to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid

  • grime

    Word

    a layer of dirt that is stuck on a surface

  • chute

    Word

    a sloping tube or slide that things move down

  • humane

    Word

    kind and caring, especially toward people or animals who are suffering

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • mercy killing

    Phrase

    the act of ending a person's life to stop severe suffering

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • abort

    Word

    to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • toxicity

    Word

    the quality of being poisonous or harmful

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • cocoon

    Word

    a silky case made by an insect larva for protection while it changes into an adult

  • on the mat

    Phrase

    being criticized or called to account by someone in authority

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • espionage

    Word

    the secret gathering of information about another country or organization

  • apiece

    Word

    for each person or thing; each

  • birdie

    Word

    a small bird, especially a young one

  • let on

    Phrase

    to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

  • methane

    Word

    a colorless, odorless gas that burns easily and is found in natural gas

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • prolong

    Word

    to make something last longer

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • reckoning

    Word

    the act of making a calculation or estimate

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • roam

    Word

    to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

  • no go

    Phrase

    something that is not possible or not acceptable

  • top to bottom

    Phrase

    completely, from one end to the other

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • brew

    Word

    to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

  • daft

    Word

    silly or foolish, often in a playful way

  • efficiently

    Word

    in a way that uses time, money, or effort well with little waste

  • enzyme

    Word

    a substance in living things that speeds up chemical reactions

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • general manager

    Phrase

    the person who is in charge of a company, hotel, team, or other organization

  • toxic waste

    Phrase

    waste that is poisonous or dangerous to people or the environment

  • safe haven

    Phrase

    a place that gives protection and safety from danger or trouble

  • panic room

    Phrase

    a small room in a house or building where people can hide and stay safe during an attack or emergency

  • pump out

    Phrase

    to produce or make something in large amounts, especially quickly

  • waste disposal

    Phrase

    the process of getting rid of waste

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • under control

    Phrase

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

  • carry on

    Phrase

    to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • bathtub

    Word

    a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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