Castle S2E20: English vocabulary

a large water bird that lives on lakes and has a loud, eerie call

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

used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase

to hang or place something loosely over something else

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

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

to pay someone back for money they spent on something

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to change sugar or other substances into alcohol, gas, or acid using yeast or bacteria

not loyal or faithful to a person, group, or cause

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

showing no sympathy or concern for other people

to raise your shoulders to show that you do not know, do not care, or cannot answer

to teach someone a belief, feeling, or habit gradually

tasting or smelling of a lot of sugar; very sweet

a short, noisy argument

made to look like something else, especially something more expensive

to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement

a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

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

a casino game in which people bet on where a small ball will stop on a spinning wheel

a very rich and powerful person, especially in business or media

a type of soft leather with a velvety surface

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make a room, building, or piece of furniture look new again by repairing and updating it

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

having a narrow cut or opening

to speak angrily and at length

in the proper or expected way; as required

to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

a large Australian bird that cannot fly and runs very fast

used to cheer on or strongly praise someone or something

a small group of people brought together for a job or task

a venomous snake with long fangs and a thick body

locked with a key

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

a person or thing that slows or stops a process

very much; extremely

the first assistant to the key grip or the gaffer on a film set

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

to call on someone or something for help or support

a member or supporter of the Conservative Party in Britain

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

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

changing suddenly and unpredictably

becoming weaker or less active

to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

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

to honor an event or place by being present

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

a male donkey

relating to diet or to the food you eat

a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

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

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun