Spartacus S2E1: English vocabulary

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

an award or honor given for achievement

the chest, especially when thought of as the place where feelings are held

to make something look more attractive by adding decorative details

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly

a dog that is not a pure breed

the violent killing of many people

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object

showing no mercy or kindness

lasting only a very short time

a violent storm with strong winds

the state of being controlled by someone else, especially as a slave

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

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

to get something, especially with effort or care

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a very large crowd or group of people

existing in large amounts; more than enough

think about something carefully, especially before making a decision

calm and controlled, especially after strong emotion

a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

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

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

a person who has betrayed a group, country, or belief

the act of adding salt to food or water

goods or products, especially ones sold in a shop or made by a particular business

a place where people pay for sex

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

to stop resisting something and give in to it

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

home; to or at home

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

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

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

to honor an event or place by being present

to lift or raise something, especially with ropes, a crane, or other equipment

to indicate or suggest something

to look through something carefully from start to finish

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

to make something smaller, weaker, or less intense

arguing or fighting angrily

to shake or tremble

to want something very much

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

to understand something more deeply than it first appears

support or financial help given to a person, group, or activity

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

the time when it starts to get dark in the evening

producing fruit

to cut something off or separate it by force

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

spread out with a lot of space between things; not thick or crowded

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

a group of wild boars

a metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse

to fly high in the air, or rise high above something

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

an official who represents their government in a foreign city and helps citizens there