The Mentalist S2E16: English vocabulary

a serious disease that affects humans and animals and is caused by bacteria

to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

showing sadness, often with tears

able to speak or write in a clear, effective, and persuasive way

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

likely to cause strong anger or conflict

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a government official, especially one who is seen as slow or too focused on rules and paperwork

yes; used to show agreement or approval

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

preserved in vinegar or salty water

making quick, sharp movements

a branch of mathematics that uses derivatives and integrals to study change and motion

an animal that has a backbone or spinal column

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

a small container with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids

to pull something back or back in

a period when something is deliberately stopped or put on hold

to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

faithfulness and loyalty to a person, group, or belief

the act of pulling something tight

the quality of being new, different, and creative

to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

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

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the branch of science that studies the chemical processes in living things

a fictional weapon that fires a deadly beam

a poisonous liquid or substance that some animals inject with a bite or sting

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

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

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

a person who is trying to find or get something

impossible to avoid or prevent

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

a serious disease spread by fleas that causes swollen lumps in the body

to record that you have started work or a shift

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

the need for quick action

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

a magic phrase that makes something open in a story

to have another company or person do part of your work

a medicine that stops a poison from harming someone

used to say that something is not believable

a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

for now; until something changes

to do something correctly or in the right way

having more money coming in than going out, so that there is a profit

a group of wild boars

a plant grown for its small edible seeds

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a state in western India, known for its beaches and historic sites

a substance in living things that speeds up chemical reactions

a tiny living thing, especially one that can cause disease

a feeling of guilt or shame about something you have done

an act that is against the law and can be punished

to inspect a small number of things to check for problems

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

soon; after a short time