Spartacus S2E4: English vocabulary

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it

a joke or playful remark

to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them

causing great pain, suffering, or sadness

to cut or mark a design into a hard surface, often with acid or a sharp tool

calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation

to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

very much; to a great degree

dried out and shriveled

working hard for a long time without getting tired

away from the right path or direction

to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly

darkness or a dark, gloomy atmosphere

more able or skilled than someone or something else

dishonest and likely to trick people

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

giving someone an advantage or making success more likely

showing disrespect or contempt

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to hang down loosely or swing gently

a soft ointment used to soothe or heal skin

make a feeling, doubt, or belief go away

a short break or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

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

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

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

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

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

the process of making small changes to improve something

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

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

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

married

to walk or move in an unsteady way, as if you might fall

a wild animal like a small dog, found in Africa and Asia

a framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, or other structure

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 free someone from prison, slavery, or control

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

a very strong, unpleasant smell

a rough calculation or guess of the size, amount, or cost of something

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

to end well or be resolved successfully

unable to speak for a short time, especially because of shock or strong emotion

relating to the earth or to life on earth

attractive, stylish, and confident

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to make or become darker

to look at something with attention or wonder

to indicate or suggest something

to describe or talk about something

moving quickly with light, springy steps

more than enough; plenty of something

to behave in a servile or overly respectful way

to sit or rest on something, especially a branch or bar

a deep crack or split in something

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

with very little growing on it; almost empty of plants

in a way that shows strong love or care

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

toward the inside or center

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

to cut something off or separate it by force

becoming more mature and fully developed

to make something last longer

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person or source that is believed to give wise or certain guidance

to get married

to repair something, especially by hand

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

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

able to see; not blind

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