Castle S2E15: English vocabulary

to give someone the right to have or do something

the bone at the front of the knee

make a problem, injury, or situation worse

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

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

to value something very highly

a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display

a person who lies or pretends to have special knowledge or skill in order to trick people

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a short attempt to get involved in a new activity or place

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

too strong, painful, or shocking to describe in words

a person authorized to witness and certify legal documents

intended to correct a problem or improve something

the act of combing hair

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

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

an old word for a rabbit

the study of family history and relationships between family members

to publicly say that something or someone is wrong, bad, or illegal

a feeling that something may not be true or may not work

a person who watches or observes something

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

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

an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

the act of lending something to someone

a wild animal like a small dog, found in Africa and Asia

a long, flexible arm on an animal such as an octopus or squid

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a ball bowled very close to the batsman's feet

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

a book or list of important or famous people

large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

the crime of attacking someone and physically hurting them

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

strange and a little unsettling, especially in a way that seems almost supernatural

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to punish someone severely in order to warn other people

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

careful and often critical examination of something

relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot someone as a form of execution

to record that you have started work or a shift

in a way that relates to genes or genetics

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

cause something to improve a lot

to make a plan, decision, or arrangement final and certain

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

almost; very nearly

an official court order that allows police to search a place

an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

to know what someone is thinking without being told

to do something active or expressive to get rid of stress or strong feelings

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

the process of making a surface or material smooth

used to strongly agree with someone

a singer with the highest female vocal range

a joke that uses a word with two meanings or two words that sound the same