Spartacus S3E5: English vocabulary

the act of cutting food into small cubes

red, swollen, and painful because of infection or irritation

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

a ghost or spirit

very tall and impressive

a soft ointment used to soothe or heal skin

floating or moving without being controlled

a very bad event that causes great damage or suffering

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

a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

in a way that lasts forever; permanently

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

the lack of courage to do something difficult or dangerous

a short, sudden fight, especially one that happens during a war

slightly drunk

foolish behavior or a foolish decision

the quality of being divine or godlike

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

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something

to provide clothes for someone

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

to indicate or suggest something

to describe or talk about something

moving quickly with light, springy steps

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

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to give something as an honor, award, or gift

a person's ability to think and understand things well

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

move back to a safer place

to want something very much

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

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

to take an exam, test, or class again after failing or missing it

a sweet liquid made by flowers that insects and birds feed on

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to cut something off or separate it by force

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person who makes and repairs metal objects, especially by heating and hammering iron

a feeling of perfect happiness and peace

a series of short, sharp sounds

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to start opposing someone or something you used to support

the final part of a long or difficult process, especially one that is unpleasant

a metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse

to cry and produce tears

to push or squeeze something into a space that is too small

to become lower than a particular amount or level

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

strong sexual desire

a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak

to think of someone or something in a particular way

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

ready, arranged, or working properly

very strong anger

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

deserving praise, help, or respect

bad luck or an unlucky event

the act of building a bridge

very comfortable, attractive, and expensive

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them