Awkward. S1E11: English vocabulary

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

to delay or slow something down

deep sadness or emotional pain

a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

an informal expression used to show surprise, annoyance, or emphasis

causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done

very unpleasant or disgusting

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

Used to emphasize that something is very large

a slang way of challenging someone to fight or come at you

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

a magical spirit in stories, often said to live in a lamp or bottle and grant wishes

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

a period in the past that is seen as a time of decline in learning, culture, or progress

to act in a silly, awkward, or nerdy way

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to lead a group, team, or project

an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, excitement, or admiration

a request that is hard to agree to or do

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

to perform very well in a lively, energetic way

the act of fastening something with a screw

still alive and well, especially after a long time or after seeming unlikely to survive

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a close female friend who shares your tastes, feelings, or outlook

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

the act of forcing someone to leave a school, organization, or country

to become less serious, tense, or upset

a group of wild boars

used to say that something is certain to happen or be true

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

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

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

the person who steers and directs a rowing boat or racing crew

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

the rules about what people are expected to wear in a place or at an event

to be in a romantic relationship with each other

to suddenly be unable to remember something

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

a sudden hard pull or jerk

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to crush something into small pieces or powder

to support a claim with facts or proof

to skip something, especially a meeting or a planned activity

as; in the same way that

very strong and violent

marked or decorated with letters or writing

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

a student in the second year of high school or college

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

in a way that relates to right and wrong

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

an advantage gained by starting before other people