Shameless S3E4: English vocabulary

very cruel, violent, or shocking

the state of not being drunk or high, especially after stopping alcohol or drug use

not happening often; rare

a state of being excited, interested, or sexually stimulated

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

full of interesting or exciting events

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the traditional qualities of a knight, such as honor, courage, and courtesy

a garden flower with ruffled petals, often pink, red, or white

running away suddenly and quickly

to give out or provide something to people

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

a device that sprays water over grass or plants

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

make small cuts or grooves in something

to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

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

a leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

the record of an animal's family line, showing its ancestors

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

the activity of traveling in a canoe using paddles

to gather people together for a meeting or event

to choose not to do or take part in something

a sexual act in which someone uses their mouth to stimulate a man's penis

a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

a large North American brown bear with a hump on its shoulders

to stop doing or providing something

showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way

locked with a key

an event where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a person who is very important or in charge

a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing

the act of adding salt to food or water

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

a factory where metal is melted and poured into molds

a person who is unable to control their sexual behavior

a sexual action or activity

the automatic reaction that makes you retch when something touches the back of your throat

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

to make a vehicle or engine more powerful or faster

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of being dismissed from a job

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

to indicate or suggest something

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

to mix with other people in a friendly way

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

a salt mine, especially one seen as a hard or boring place to work

to lose the skill or confidence you had for doing something

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to lift something to a higher position

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

the fact of having worked for an organization longer than other people, or of being higher in rank

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

strong, direct, and effective

the act of fastening something with a screw

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

a small pocket knife with several tools built into it

if necessary

the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

if necessary; if it becomes necessary

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day