Spartacus S1E13: English vocabulary

trapped or unable to leave a place or situation

more able or skilled than someone or something else

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

showing disrespect or contempt

very tall and impressive

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

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

to make something seem to appear from nowhere, often by using imagination or magic

to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to worry or feel anxious, especially about something small or uncertain

to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly

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

to get something, especially with effort or care

not deserving respect, approval, or love

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the extra meaning or feeling a word suggests, beyond its basic meaning

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something

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

mocking or insulting words or behavior

having high moral standards and behaving in a good and honest way

unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

a light, peaceful sleep

to make something sweet or sweeter

giving someone or something close attention

calm and controlled, especially after strong emotion

a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

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

locked with a key

in a kind, friendly, or affectionate way

someone or something that gives others inspiration and guidance

to take over an important role or position, especially with the responsibilities that come with it

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

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a bet on the result of something

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

to make or become darker

to look at something with attention or wonder

to make something seem more lively, interesting, or full of energy

the act of lighting something or making it bright

a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

to indicate or suggest something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

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

to give something as an honor, award, or gift

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

to want something very much

not limited or controlled by conditions

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

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

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

a person or thing that is a very strong enemy

to have no interest in or respect for someone or something

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an enemy or opponent

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

a group of wild boars

a facial expression in which you pull your eyebrows together, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

to include a wide range of things

not finished or completed

to focus your attention on something or decide to pursue it

to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to