The Boys S2E8: English vocabulary

a ruler of Russia before 1917

to make a dull, heavy sound

a strong public expression of anger or disapproval

hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

to breathe air out of your lungs

to make a process or task happen faster

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

a tiny cell that a plant, fungus, or some bacteria uses to reproduce

to make someone feel extreme fear

a drink made with espresso, milk, and chocolate

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the light that comes from stars

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

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

lie, sit, or fall with your arms and legs spread out in an awkward way

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

causing emotional pain or upset

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

not exact, fixed, or clearly known

a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

having a narrow cut or opening

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

an insulting remark about someone's mother

small dishes served before the main course

a powerful company or organization that seems threatening to smaller ones

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

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

the act of pulling something tight

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

pleasantly soft, gentle, or romantic in a way that feels a little unreal

to explain something in more detail

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

becoming weaker or less active

a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out

the top leaders of an organization, especially the military

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

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

to transfer property or rights to someone else by signing a document

past tense and past participle of shoot

to suddenly realize something or decide to change your life one day

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

brave and noble behavior

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a deep, low, continuous sound

to record that you have started work or a shift

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

a large mass of snow, ice, and rock that falls down a mountain

accepted by most people; not unusual or extreme

to hold on tightly to someone or something

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

the process of starting a computer

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

God or another spiritual force that people believe controls what happens

Used to tell someone that they can do what they want, especially when you think it is a bad idea

the present time, especially compared with the past

absolutely not; no way

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

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

a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America