The Sopranos S1E11: English vocabulary

make small cuts or grooves in something

to delay or slow something down

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

a very offensive insult for a fat person

making quick, sharp movements

an insulting slang term for a very overweight person

a person who makes or repairs shoes

moving with quick, light jumps

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

making a living by petty crime or other small illegal jobs

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

a light blue-green color

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

attractive, stylish, and confident

to fall forward and land face first

a person who is easy to trick or take advantage of

the act of being dismissed from a job

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

imagined rather than real

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

used to say that something bad is made even worse by an extra problem

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to reach a decision or agreement

a CT scan

used to say that a situation is no longer predictable and anything may happen

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

far away; at a great distance

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

a singer with the highest female vocal range

the highest adult male singing voice

high blood pressure

a group of wild boars

the top part of a page, document, or website that usually shows a title or other information

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

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

to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

to get through something difficult by being determined and not giving up

a place where trucks are loaded and unloaded

to increase something, especially by a small amount

a health professional who helps people recover movement and strength after injury or illness

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

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

curved like an arch

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

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

to submit something, such as a request or application

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

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

the act of building a bridge

a person who likes gambling or often gambles

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space

to make a long, narrow cut in something

relating to the Dominican Republic or its people

as; in the same way that

the eighth planet from the sun

to fill someone with wonder or great surprise