24 S5E16: English vocabulary

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

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

made invalid or no longer legally effective

a machine with a moving belt that carries things from one place to another

locked with a key

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to talk in a casual, lively way

the life or world believed to exist after death

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a poisonous chemical used in warfare that can kill or seriously harm people

to make it harder for something to happen or progress

past tense and past participle of shoot

to start burning, or make something start burning

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a person who is in a place, vehicle, or building at a particular time

working properly and ready to use

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

a circular ring or band

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

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

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

to tell someone important information so they know what is happening

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

a code you use to open or log in to something

someone whose job is to help a person manage daily work and personal tasks

the part of an organization that deals with journalists and news reports

a country’s main political leader, especially one who represents it internationally

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

a change in shape or appearance that makes something look or sound unclear or different from the original

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

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

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to be made up of parts or members

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

past tense and past participle of pierce

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

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

to mention a source, fact, or example to support what you are saying or writing

a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

to keep someone or something apart from others

a casual way to say goodbye

messy or untidy

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

used to ask someone to repeat what they said

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

a pause or delay because someone is unsure what to do or say

having a ring or rings around it

someone who strongly loves and supports their country

very loud and forceful

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage

an official order that must be followed

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

the part of a town, city, or area that is in the south

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

never; not at any time, used for emphasis

making you feel more energetic, relaxed, or awake

to think about something again, especially before making a decision

as a way of giving or doing something back

used to praise a performance or show approval

the killing of an important person, especially a political leader