The Sopranos S3E6: English vocabulary

done because of a strong, hard-to-control urge

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to complain in a high, annoying voice

a playful phrase used to say that something happened quickly and easily

An intellectual, especially someone seen as bookish or nerdy

the act of pulling something tight

to hit or push with the head or horns

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

to talk in a casual, lively way

a cocktail made with beer, tomato juice, and a raw egg

the branch of medicine that deals with mental illness and emotional disorders

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

a small bird in the tit family

to make a vehicle or engine more powerful or faster

showing affection and warmth

(of clothes or a person) old, torn, and untidy

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

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to lead a group, team, or project

a small pouch or sac-like bag

imagined rather than real

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

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

to get involved in something in an unwanted or nosy way

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

a horse of a pure breed, especially one used for racing

to cut something off or separate it by force

a brief remark that gives someone useful advice or a warning

a person or thing that is very funny or lively

the skin on the top of your head

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

far away; at a great distance

a person who plays the violin

an informal way of greeting someone and asking what has happened recently in their life

a group of wild boars

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

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

used to say that an attempt was not successful

a list of students who have earned very high grades at a college or university

the period of play in cricket between the start of the day and lunch

the systems and services that keep places clean and protect public health

a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object

to stop feeling upset, confused, or distracted and become calm again

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to want to join in or be included in something

a church, especially in Scotland

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

the person in charge of a boat or ship

a sudden hard pull or jerk

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

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

as; in the same way that

a local medical clinic where people can see a doctor or nurse

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

a building or place on a college campus where students can meet, eat, and take part in activities

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

not tight or firm; loose

a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

to prepare yourself or someone else for something difficult or unpleasant

the act of stopping something for a short time

to get back something that was lost, taken, or given away

a helicopter

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

present but not obvious; forming the hidden cause or basis of something

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food