Castle S2E8: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to put something into a particular group or category

to attack a place with bombs or shells

to breathe air out of your lungs

a chemical used to kill germs on surfaces

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

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

the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation

the fact of being a father

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil

something kept to remind you of a person, place, or event

swollen and uncomfortable, especially because of gas or fluid

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

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

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

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

done without planning or rehearsal

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

moving with quick, light jumps

offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

a magazine or newspaper that is published regularly

the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

looking for someone or something, often in a sneaky or predatory way

to join together to defend yourself against criticism or an attack

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a very strong, unpleasant smell

moving or walking with quick, light steps

shameless boldness

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

clean and safe for health

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the process of rotting or breaking down

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

used before a noun to mean previously owned or used, not new

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone

in a very strong, forceful, or focused way

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

to make someone or something look more masculine

past tense and past participle of shoot

to make something thicker or to become thicker

the sound a cat makes

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

to lead a group, team, or project

to do something with full effort or confidence

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

very unpleasant-smelling

a plan you can use if the main plan does not work or something goes wrong

not deep or detailed enough

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

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

to insult or embarrass someone in public

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a light jacket, often worn with smart clothes or as part of a uniform

a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

to blame the person who brings bad news instead of dealing with the real problem

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

very rich; extremely wealthy

a police officer who investigates crimes

a state of severe mental illness