Medium S3E3: English vocabulary

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to be in charge of a meeting, court case, or ceremony

to lift something to a higher position

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

the act of remembering something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

a situation that is extremely urgent or serious

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

almost; very nearly

a situation where one problem causes another, which makes the first problem worse

ground oats used for making breakfast food

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

behaving in a sneaky or suspicious way, often in a playful or mildly bad way

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

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

far away; at a great distance

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

a person who takes someone and keeps them as a hostage

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a person who plays golf

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

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

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

to come onto the stage in a performance

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to remove an outer layer or covering by pulling it away

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

very serious and worrying

a detailed plan for building something

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

to use up a supply of something

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to find something by chance

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

a quick, informal check or inspection

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

a physical or mental condition that makes it harder for someone to do things in everyday life

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

past tense and past participle of bed

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

relating to the universe and outer space

in a way that is fair, sensible, or acceptable

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

likely to happen or be true, but not certain

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

to make up or form something

accidentally; without intending to

used to say that something will happen or is true even if someone does not want it

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

bad, useless, or not worth using

used to express relief that something bad did not happen