Medium S2E2: English vocabulary

an area in space filled with broken pieces from a wreck or explosion

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of adding salt to food or water

home; to or at home

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to help someone understand something better

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

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

to indicate or suggest something

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

past tense and past participle of shoot

to break into small pieces or fall apart

a confident statement that something is true

cause something to improve a lot

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a close sharing of thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to get married

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

a group of wild boars

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to wait until the next day before deciding something

a living thing like a mold, yeast, or mushroom that grows on dead or decaying matter

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

to explain something to someone step by step

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

the act of building a bridge

as; in the same way that

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

very cruel or violent

a serious promise to do something

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

to put a liquid, drug, or other substance into something or someone

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

said to a female animal, especially a dog, when she has done something well

used to praise someone for doing something well

to trip or lose your balance for a moment

covered with or containing a lot of oil or grease

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

the place where someone or something is

a very short period of time

a shop that sells medicines and health products

a road in the countryside

a day when school is in session and students have classes

a room where people meet for discussions or work

a feeling caused by something touching your body or happening to it

the act of sending something on to another place

lacking knowledge about a subject or situation; not aware of something

supposed to; expected or required to do something

feeling hopeful and expecting good things to happen

a soft, thick substance

the desire to punish someone for a wrong they did

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

certain and confident

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

to lower a window, door, or similar thing by turning a handle or pulling it down

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

a short break from an activity or discussion

to take something quickly, often suddenly or by force

an informal, friendly greeting

the sign <, used to show that one number or amount is smaller than another