Star Trek S2E7: English vocabulary

good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

to make someone feel extreme fear

slightly damaged by a dent

able to persuade people to do or believe something

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion

smiled broadly and happily

the study of correct reasoning

a person who is good at expressing ideas clearly

a natural ability for doing something well

a clear blue precious stone

in a confident and courageous way

locked with a key

a person or vehicle that carries people or goods from one place to another

showing no thought, care, or intelligence

the act of pulling something tight

deserving respect and approval

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

to explain something in more detail

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

changing suddenly and unpredictably

a device that makes a sound or signal stronger

a clear sign or example of something

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to use effort, energy, or influence to do something or to affect something

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

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

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

a medieval torture device shaped like a person, with spikes inside

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

not based on clear thought or good judgment

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to get rid of something

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

a person who works as part of a crew, especially on a ship, plane, or film set

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

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

a church, especially in Scotland

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to trick someone by making them believe something false

having many bends or turns

used to say that something seems true or has become clear from the facts

a thin stick used by a magician

in a willing or ready way

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

make it harder for someone or something to do something

to change the direction of something, or send it somewhere else

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

worth wanting or having; attractive or useful

showing no pity or mercy

to wait and be ready to act when needed

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

a close companion or fellow member of a group, especially in the military or in politics

to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a machine that produces or controls a nuclear reaction

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact

to tell someone officially or formally about something

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

based on reason and logic, not feelings

a bright green precious stone

to make something more active, lively, or effective

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