The Rookie S2E6: English vocabulary

relating to the earliest stage of life, history, or development

the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

a part of a machine that spins around a central point

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

the act of visiting someone, especially in a hospital or prison

having enough water in your body

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

a ball of fire, especially one caused by an explosion

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

the act of lending something to someone

not causing pain

hello; used as a friendly greeting, especially in northern England

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

moving with quick, light jumps

an informal greeting used especially in northern England

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

the late hours of the night

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

deserving respect and approval

clear and easy to notice or feel

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

relating to the earth or to life on earth

to make an illegal copy of something in order to trick people

a legal arrangement in which one parent has the right to care for a child after a divorce or separation

the less pleasant or negative side of something

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to indicate or suggest something

a setback or decline

to perform very well; to do something impressively

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of

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

used to say that something is true in no way or not at all

relating to thinking, learning, memory, and understanding

too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people

to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

to record that you have started work or a shift

a shelter that protects people from radioactive fallout

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

existing as a natural part of something

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

used to say that something is not surprising

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

in a safe or secure position

to fall or move down heavily and loosely

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

a room where police or court staff keep someone for a short time before they are moved or released

a radio-wave frequency used for transmitting signals

a minor crime that is not very serious

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

a metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse

in a blunt or direct way

to make a sudden small movement, or to move with sudden small movements

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble