Awkward. S3E2: English vocabulary

lasting only a very short time

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

the state of being fixed or made firm

watching carefully for danger or problems

a gland in the neck that makes hormones controlling growth and metabolism

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

to delay or slow something down

very obvious and often shocking in a bad way

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

in a way that uses reason and logic

caring more about other people than about yourself

present but not yet obvious, active, or fully developed

to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

extremely impressive or surprising

a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

a period of staying awake, especially to watch, pray, or wait for news

to burn something until it turns black

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

acting quickly without thinking about the results

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

A strong sexual desire for someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

a gas or mist, especially one that comes from a liquid

to fall forward and land face first

sexually excited

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

to gain someone's support or agreement by bribing them

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

a silky case made by an insect larva for protection while it changes into an adult

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the state of being a parent and the duties that come with it

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

God or another spiritual force that people believe controls what happens

producing fruit

showing no kindness or sympathy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

completely, from one end to the other

a date that two couples go on together

to leave a place or avoid something, especially without permission or without telling anyone

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

the final words someone says before they die

to make a short, informal visit

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

a lively ballroom dance from Latin America

not caring enough about other people's feelings

the feeling and actions of sadness after someone has died

a soft sweet made from spun sugar

not showing good judgment or taking proper care

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

used to remind someone of something they already know

to comfort someone who is sad or upset

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

washed or carried onto land by the sea

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

a long, thin piece of potato cooked in hot oil

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

to stop working or functioning

the school year or school level for children around 11 or 12 years old, after fifth grade and before seventh grade

cheerful, lively, and full of good humor

showing that you approve of someone or something

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

long, thin pieces of potato that are fried and eaten as a side dish or snack

the quality of behaving in a calm, sensible, and responsible way