9-1-1 S5E11: English vocabulary

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

feeling as if you might vomit

a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid

make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

a chemical compound containing chlorine

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

moving with quick, light jumps

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of adding salt to food or water

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

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

the process of changing a short-term debt into a long-term loan

a person or thing that cuts or trims something

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

turning around a central point or axis

move back to a safer place

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a casual way to ask for a high five

involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or groups

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

a team made up of the best or most suitable people for a job or activity

to reach a decision or agreement

to cut something off or separate it by force

to be very effective and bring a big improvement

a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

tasting or smelling like cheese

far away; at a great distance

suddenly and without warning

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

flattering or persuasive talk used to get someone to do something

a group of wild boars

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

an official who checks fire safety and investigates fires

to begin doing something right away

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals

very important and needing immediate attention

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

to deal with a problem or difficult situation

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

relating to the spine or spinal cord

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

having many bends or turns

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to watch carefully for something or someone

as; in the same way that