Castle S5E6: English vocabulary

by a very small amount; slightly

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to cause serious damage to something

the use of magic, especially evil magic

an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code

based on the facts and details of a situation

to carry or haul something, especially with effort

able to notice small differences and make careful judgments

the use of lies or dishonest tricks to get what you want

to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

a party where people wear masks and costumes

showing too much emotion in a way that seems exaggerated or fake

short for a temporary worker

lasting only a very short time

very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

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

a gun in science fiction that shoots energy beams or similar projectiles

worth collecting because people want it or will pay a lot for it

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

shaped like a cylinder

comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a soldier in the cavalry or another military unit

a story, film, or play with exaggerated emotions and behavior

not alive; dead

pink or red in color

locked with a key

a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing

a very strong, unpleasant smell

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

(of a place or situation) empty, cold, and without much hope or comfort

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

evidence that suggests something is true, but does not prove it directly

a hidden place where a wild animal lives

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

the act of creating or performing something without preparing it in advance

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

weapons considered as a group

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

covered with sweat

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

to shock or surprise someone very much

an order to get ready for action, especially on a ship

to give up something, especially a right, title, or position

to wake someone or something up, or make them more active or alert

the officer who is second in command on a ship or aircraft

not deep or detailed enough

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

a polite way of saying you understand and accept someone’s point

in a very detailed way

a type of fantasy story or film with magic, monsters, and sword fights

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

tasting or smelling like cheese

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

far away; at a great distance

used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

used to say that something is impossible or very unlikely

believing that something is true, often when it is not