Spartacus S1E10: English vocabulary

to become wrinkled and smaller, especially because of dryness

an ugly old woman, especially one imagined as a witch

causing great pain, suffering, or sadness

to cut or mark a design into a hard surface, often with acid or a sharp tool

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

the opinion people have about someone or something

the quality of being bold, confident, and willing to take risks

dried out and shriveled

too interested in other people's private matters

a gentle, loving touch or stroke

red, swollen, and painful because of infection or irritation

to pay someone back for money they spent on something

alert and paying close attention to what is happening

the loss of honor or respect

to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly

someone who is skilled at speaking in public

so silly or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous

owing thanks or gratitude to someone

in a deep, peaceful sleep

a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society

perfect or without faults

connected with physical pleasure or the senses, especially in a sexual way

a weakness or fault in someone or something

lasting only a very short time

in a rich, full, or abundant way

to want something very much, especially something you have lost or cannot have

dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

to enjoy something very much

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

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

the act of forcing something on someone, or something that feels like an unwanted burden

a short pause in activity or noise

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

with little or no fresh air; too warm and airless

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to sharpen a blade or tool

the state of being an adult man

a small device that fastens two things together

a light, peaceful sleep

a small wave or series of small waves on the surface of water

the act of moving along without using power

moving with quick, light jumps

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

locked with a key

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

to look at something with attention or wonder

to honor an event or place by being present

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to start burning, or make something start burning

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

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

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

to be accepted or believed as a particular type of person or thing, especially because you look like it

support or financial help given to a person, group, or activity

most common or widely accepted at a particular time

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

a big difference between two things

to become very angry and lose control of your emotions

To make someone think carefully or feel concerned

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to begin to grow or appear as a small shoot

to become hard, or to make something hard

a person's height

to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible