Medium S3E7: English vocabulary

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

to fill something too full by pushing things in

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to make it possible for something to happen

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to cut or tear something into small pieces

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

gory or gruesome scenes or details

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

related to a bride or a wedding

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to throw something with a lot of force

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

at a very short distance; with little space between things

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

used to say that something is acceptable or true in theory, but there is still a problem or limitation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to fail to keep a promise or agreement

to stop doing something, especially a bad habit, or to decide not to do it anymore

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a person or thing that catches something

to laugh together with someone in a friendly way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

at the beginning; originally

to speak or act more quickly

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

the act of building a bridge

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

a grain used for making flour, bread, and whiskey

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

a shopping area with a row of stores, usually with parking in front

a gun that can be carried and used by one person

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

one of the colored parts of a flower

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

to stay in a place for a while and not leave

a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to say that you are doing something as a precaution

a bunch of flowers arranged together

a room used for sewing

a petal from a rose

an area in a shopping mall or similar place where several food sellers share a seating area

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

the activity or skill of making or repairing things with a needle and thread

pleasant, attractive, or welcoming and making you want to go closer or stay longer

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

the first page of a newspaper, magazine, or website

the starting point you return to when a plan fails and you have to begin again

made or shaped in a particular way

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

never; not at any time, used for emphasis

to refuse to do or accept something

to understand something the wrong way

very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality