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Doctor Who S12E7: English vocabulary

Season 12, Episode 7Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • nowt

    Word

    nothing

  • whir

    Word

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

  • paralyse

    Word

    to make part or all of the body unable to move

  • fidget

    Word

    to make small repeated movements, especially because you are nervous or impatient

  • muffle

    Word

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • recur

    Word

    to happen again, especially regularly

  • detachable

    Word

    able to be removed or separated

  • snarl

    Word

    a low, angry sound made by an animal

  • gorged

    Word

    having eaten too much

  • snarling

    Word

    making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing

  • plaything

    Word

    a toy or object used for play

  • wagering

    Word

    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

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  • screamer

    Word

    a person or thing that screams

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • magnify

    Word

    to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope

  • entitle

    Word

    to give someone the right to have or do something

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • ephemeral

    Word

    lasting for a very short time

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • carnage

    Word

    the violent killing of many people

  • spotless

    Word

    completely clean and free from marks or dirt

  • fluctuation

    Word

    a change in size, amount, or level that goes up and down repeatedly

  • subtly

    Word

    in a way that is not obvious or direct

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • incursion

    Word

    a sudden short attack or movement into another place, especially across a border

  • unworthy

    Word

    not deserving respect, approval, or love

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • entice

    Word

    to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing

  • blunder

    Word

    to make a stupid or careless mistake

  • psychics

    Word

    people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

  • repository

    Word

    a place where things are stored or kept for future use

  • orb

    Word

    a round object or shape

  • kip

    Word

    a short sleep or nap

  • nip

    Word

    a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • quid

    Word

    British slang for a pound sterling

  • eerie

    Word

    strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

  • flux

    Word

    a state of constant change or movement

  • gruesome

    Word

    very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

  • unify

    Word

    to bring different people, groups, or things together so they work as one

  • hear things

    Phrase

    to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • gravitational

    Word

    relating to the force of gravity

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • timeless

    Word

    lasting or appealing across different times and styles; not easily dated

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • rightful

    Word

    deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

  • wager

    Word

    a bet on the result of something

  • enlighten

    Word

    to help someone understand something better

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • calculating

    Word

    carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

  • sow

    Word

    to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • coping

    Word

    the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • rumbling

    Word

    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • rampage

    Word

    a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

  • provoke

    Word

    to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

  • precaution

    Word

    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • prevailing

    Word

    most common or widely accepted at a particular time

  • exquisite

    Word

    very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • howl

    Word

    to make a long, loud, sad cry

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • get stuck in

    Phrase

    to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

  • play well with others

    Phrase

    to get along well with other people and cooperate easily

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • reckoning

    Word

    the act of making a calculation or estimate

  • no kidding

    Phrase

    used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

  • blush

    Word

    to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • in your dreams

    Phrase

    used to say that something is impossible or very unlikely

  • prevail

    Word

    to become stronger or more successful than something else

  • don't you know

    Phrase

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

  • seeing as

    Phrase

    used to give a reason or explanation

  • infinitely

    Word

    to a very great degree; without limit

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • sane

    Word

    mentally healthy and able to think clearly

  • gorge

    Word

    a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • delight in

    Phrase

    to take great pleasure in something

  • reassure

    Word

    to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

  • collide

    Word

    to hit something hard while moving

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • lie around

    Phrase

    to spend time doing nothing useful

  • ask in

    Phrase

    to invite someone to come inside your home

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • run away from

    Phrase

    to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

  • psychic

    Word

    someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

  • hand off

    Phrase

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

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • mythical

    Word

    existing only in stories, myths, or the imagination; not real

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