Young Sheldon S4E8: English vocabulary

a way of thinking that values human beings and their ability to think, learn, and improve society

the practice of caring about other people and helping them without expecting anything in return

the state of not existing or having no meaning or purpose

lasting for a very short time

an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted

turned or operated by a crank

smart, stylish, and attractive

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the fact that something is pointless or has no useful result

a disappointing or annoying situation

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

to think carefully about something for a while

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

usually; in the normal way

locked with a key

to hit or push with the head or horns

a substance made of very large molecules, used especially in plastics

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

imagined rather than real

to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business

in a rough or severe way

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

to realize that someone is investigating you or has discovered something about you

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to do something correctly or in the right way

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

to stay calm and keep going in a difficult situation

the ancient form of the Greek language

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

the level of glucose in a person's blood

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

to keep a job or manage to do something difficult for a period of time

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

somewhat like; in a way similar to

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

a large wild cat from Central and South America

a meal where people serve themselves from a range of dishes

as; in the same way that

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

past tense and past participle of bed

relating to the universe and outer space

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to count slowly to three, often to calm yourself before acting

a strong, brave woman

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

accidentally; without intending to

a short necktie tied in a bow at the front

dividing into smaller parts or sections

the activity or skill of making or repairing things with a needle and thread

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

a group of people who meet regularly to talk about books they have read

a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

the speed of something in a particular direction

to focus on one subject, area, or type of work

at the right time, before it is too late

to leave a place and start going somewhere else

a period when art, learning, or interest in something becomes active again

to phone someone again later, especially after missing their call

someone who studies or writes about philosophy

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration