Shameless S1E8: English vocabulary

a period of heavy drinking

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

to express something in a particular way

a place or position that gives you a good view of something

a faint or unsteady light

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

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a window in a roof or ceiling that lets in light

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

so good that it deserves praise and imitation

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

to choose not to do or take part in something

to change the structure or style of a room or building

relating to the planet Mars or to imagined life there

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

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

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to vomit after drinking alcohol and then keep drinking

to hit or push with the head or horns

the act of sealing a hole or gap

a strong-smelling salt used to help revive someone who has fainted

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

material used to cover a floor

a small bird in the tit family

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

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

a small religious group with beliefs that differ from a larger religion

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to admit that you were wrong after someone corrects you

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

a male donkey

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to break into small pieces or fall apart

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

a thin metal tool used to open a car door without a key

to be very good at something

cause something to improve a lot

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

the process of starting a computer

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

done secretly or kept private

used to tell someone not to ask about something or not to worry about it

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the smallest planet in the solar system, beyond Neptune

to do something correctly or in the right way

a small job you do to earn extra money besides your main job

coated or mixed with sugar

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a pattern or model used to make something in the same shape or format

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a person who cares for a child as a parent without legally adopting them

a pipe or tube that carries gas to a building or machine

a public event where new cars are displayed

a family that takes care of a child placed with them by social services

a dangerous condition caused by too much alcohol in the body

the edge or border of something

to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

to gather or get something together with difficulty, especially money

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be