The Blacklist S7E4: English vocabulary

becoming weaker or less active

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to load data into memory from a storage device

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

with very little growing on it; almost empty of plants

a person who asks questions in an interview

a small military base or guard post far from the main force

the installation of cables or a cable system

a quicker route or method for reaching a goal or getting ahead

almost no chance of success

used to say that something will happen whether people are ready or not

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly agree with someone

to ignore something wrong on purpose

a short, relaxed walk

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a large group of insects flying or moving together

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

the state of being kept somewhere and not allowed to leave

a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something

very upset, angry, or excited

a medical condition that causes painful, stiff joints

a car with a closed body and usually four doors

to keep trying to do something even when it is difficult

to stop light, sound, or other things from getting in

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

having a lot of money and success

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

having many bends or turns

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

the process of checking that something is true, correct, or acceptable

in a relaxed, not strict, or not exact way

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

moving forward quickly and forcefully

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

a dark underground room or prison cell, especially in a castle

very; extremely

using irony

a small group within a larger organization that has different opinions from the rest

very impressive, beautiful, or excellent

to tell someone officially or formally about something

a party with loud electronic music and dancing

to some extent; fairly

the ability to change or be changed easily

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

to make something newer, better, or more advanced

to stop touching, changing, or interfering with something

a small flying machine that is controlled from a distance

the office or building where a consul works

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

someone who strongly loves and supports their country

a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose

a strong wooden box used for carrying or storing things

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

deserving respect because of honest, fair, and good behavior

a smell, especially a pleasant one

a very short period of time

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

the flesh of a tuna, eaten as food

a book with pictures for children to color

having firm, well-defined muscles