Star Trek S1E15: English vocabulary

a person who breeds and cares for animals

a confusing problem or question that is hard to solve

to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

to mix things together in a messy or confusing way

the fact that something is certain to happen and cannot be avoided

extremely small

the process of breaking into smaller parts or falling apart

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

dried out and shriveled

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

a person who saves someone from danger or a difficult situation

to make a substance by combining simpler substances or elements

to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

the process of splitting into two or more parts, especially in biology or nuclear physics

the state of being united and working well together

a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall

showing disrespect or contempt

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a person who supports a cause, group, or political idea

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

small animals or insects that are unwanted because they spread disease or damage things

to shine with a soft, wavering light

the act of keeping horses in stables

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a hard rock made of layers of mud and clay

a person who is skilled at planning strategies

a person who travels a long way, especially by sea or in space

to break into small pieces or parts

to become deeply involved in something

the process or result of combining two or more things into one

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

extremely impressive or surprising

to increase or make something greater in size, amount, or strength

the study of correct reasoning

relating to metabolism, the chemical processes in the body

pleasant to listen to because it has a clear, smooth tune

not active or growing for a period of time

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

to become dry, weak, and shriveled, especially because of heat or lack of water

belonging naturally to something; part of its basic nature

a reason that is given to hide the real reason for doing something

to burn something until it turns black

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

to make something move in a different direction

a very strong, unpleasant smell

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

having a mild climate with not much heat or cold

an illness caused by too much exposure to radiation

to be greater in number than someone or something

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

weapons that can kill or destroy very large numbers of people

an act or statement that makes something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is

the state of being kept in a place and not allowed to leave

to give something as an honor, award, or gift

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

a small waterfall, or a series of small waterfalls

a protein in the blood that helps the body fight infection

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

a person who has killed many people in one incident

the act of liquid dripping in drops

working properly and ready to use

in a strange or unusual way

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way

the need for quick action

a long, thin fish that looks like a snake

used to say that something is not surprising

used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated