Star Trek S1E19: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the quality of being clever and quick to understand or solve problems

done naturally and without thinking

stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned

showing that you want something done and will not easily accept no

the ability to think of clever, original solutions

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

showing kindness and forgiveness

the amount by which things differ from each other

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

an object that is thrown or fired through the air

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

smiled broadly and happily

the study of correct reasoning

able to move quickly and easily

the way a person thinks about things and makes decisions

in a confident and courageous way

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

a close chase of someone who is trying to escape, especially by police

a kitchen tool with wire loops used for beating eggs, cream, or batter

an extremely fast speed, especially in science fiction

to pass a moving vehicle, person, or thing that is going in the same direction

A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

everyone in a ship's crew

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

a senior naval officer, especially in some navies

the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

a device that changes the voltage of an alternating current

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to be included in a particular category, law, or authority

to be greater in number than someone or something

the ability to move quickly and easily

the act of moving something forward, especially by using power

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

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

toward the back of a ship or aircraft

an order to get ready for action, especially on a ship

working properly and ready to use

to become firmly involved in a plan, system, or situation

a person who attacks a place or group and steals things

to a very great degree; extremely

existing as a natural part of something

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

a person, group, or animal that enters a place by force or without permission

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

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

in a way that needs immediate action or attention

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

toward or onto land from the water

showing agreement or saying yes

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

to put too much into something, or to make something have too much to handle

to put something together quickly, usually as a temporary solution

to cause something to start suddenly

to take someone or something away quickly and suddenly

a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin

a chemical element that is important for plant and animal life

a living thing, or a type of living thing

closely packed with buildings or houses

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

relating to a cube or to the measurement of volume in cubic units

a church, especially in Scotland

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to bend or twist out of shape

the act of building a bridge

a black substance made by heating wood or other material without air, used as fuel or for drawing