Spartacus S2E2: English vocabulary

running away suddenly and quickly

good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

lasting only a very short time

dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

pleasant and enjoyable

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

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

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

to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing

food or other things that help a person or animal grow and stay healthy

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

large scissors with two blades that slide past each other

the act of not obeying rules or a person in authority

to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

a small wave or series of small waves on the surface of water

a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature

a fielding position in cricket on the leg side, far from the batter

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

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

Used to challenge someone to fight or compete

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

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

to stop a fire or flame from burning

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

to get weapons or supply weapons to people

to honor an event or place by being present

to cut the wool off a sheep or other animal

with excitement and strong interest

to indicate or suggest something

to behave in a servile or overly respectful way

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

arguing or fighting angrily

in a way that shows strong love or care

to find or discover something hidden, especially by searching carefully

to hold on tightly to someone or something

producing fruit

to cut something off or separate it by force

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

an enemy or opponent

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

familiar with something because you know it well

likely to experience something bad or unwanted

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

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

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

to feel a strong longing for someone or something

the quality of being important, well-known, or easily noticed

to rest on one or both knees

a sudden hard pull or jerk

the criminal world, especially organized crime

a person who defends or represents the rights of others

deserving praise, help, or respect

to take part in something together with other people

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

to feel deep sadness because someone has died

a container for liquids, usually with a handle and a narrow top

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

a statement that is meant to make someone feel confident or safe

calm and not dangerous, or not wild

moving forward quickly and forcefully

a judge who deals with minor criminal cases and preliminary hearings

having a collar