Person of Interest S2E14: English vocabulary

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

make small cuts or grooves in something

an old word for a rabbit

a small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or fried

a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

having thin lines or marks of a different color

made invalid or no longer legally effective

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

the state of being anonymous

something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty

having spikes or sharp points

to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

having no legal force; not valid

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

a system of self-defense and hand-to-hand fighting

to become suddenly very angry or upset

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

an act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

a strong hope or ambition to do something

boring because it takes too long or keeps repeating the same thing

a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

changing suddenly and unpredictably

to sit, lean, or fall heavily, often with a bent back

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

the secret gathering of information about another country or organization

to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

to do something with full effort or confidence

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

the act of making secret or unknown information known

grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout, used in brewing

something that makes a process or change happen faster

a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

almost; very nearly

the lead singer or main performer in a band or group

money kept aside for small everyday expenses

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

to do something that will be remembered for a long time

having recovered and able to compete or succeed again

becoming more mature and fully developed

the person who starts a lawsuit against someone else

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

done or happening out of public view, especially secretly

to attack someone and hit them hard

officially recorded and kept for later use

not real, true, or honest; fake

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the police, fire service, and ambulance service that deal with emergencies

whisky made from malt at one distillery and not mixed with whisky from other distilleries

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a formal statement made under oath, often for use in court

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

causing or involving very great damage, suffering, or loss

to delay dealing with something

to spend time doing nothing useful

in basketball, to be removed from the game after committing too many fouls

clever in a way that uses trickery or slyness

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others