Spartacus S3E1: English vocabulary

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

covered or hidden so that you cannot see it clearly

to correct or improve a bad or unfair situation

very much; to a great degree

ruthless and intensely competitive

to confuse or surprise someone greatly

to defeat someone or something completely

to form a circle around something

to get money, information, or something else by threats or force

to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a dog that is not a pure breed

too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable

to shout in a deep, loud voice, especially in anger or pain

a soldier or guard whose job is to keep watch

too great or shocking to be described

a group of people who share a common experience or are studied together

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

a very bad event that causes great damage or suffering

praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

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

hard work, especially work that is tiring and takes a lot of time

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers

in a serious or solemn way

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

pleasant and enjoyable

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

to get something, especially with effort or care

not deserving respect, approval, or love

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

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

a very large crowd or group of people

to give someone information, knowledge, or a quality

great skill or ability in doing something

impossible to deny or question

a light, peaceful sleep

calm and controlled, especially after strong emotion

moving with quick, light jumps

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

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 free someone from prison, slavery, or control

Used to challenge someone to fight or compete

the part of the face above the eyes and below the hairline

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

the act of adding salt to food or water

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

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

to get weapons or supply weapons to people

to look at something with attention or wonder

to make something seem more lively, interesting, or full of energy

to provide clothes for someone

to indicate or suggest something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

moving quickly with light, springy steps

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

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

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

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to lift something to a higher position

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

because of something that happened; as a result of it

burning very brightly and strongly

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

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

fairly large

to struggle to deal with a difficult problem, decision, or feeling

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting