9-1-1 S8E5: English vocabulary

a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a disappointing or annoying situation

a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction

something done to make up for a wrong or harm

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a small square of rich chocolate cake

a device used to put out a fire

a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain

a device that sprays water over grass or plants

likely to cause strong anger or conflict

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

dark, hard to see clearly, or partly hidden in shadow

a small, ugly, or evil creature in stories and folklore

the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

a sudden rush of frightened animals or people

a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away

a thin piece of wood, stone, or other material used to cover a roof or wall

a fruit with green flesh and a rough skin, often eaten in salads or on toast

a small room or cupboard used for storing food and kitchen items

a small group of people brought together for a job or task

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

blood, especially when it is seen after violence or an accident

to light something up or make it brighter

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

the Greek letter sigma, used in mathematics and science

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

a strong band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

A strong sexual desire for someone

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to shine with small flashes of light

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

the arrest of a suspected criminal by a private person, usually until the police arrive

a machine used for cutting grass

to create or perform something without preparing it first

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to indicate or suggest something

a setback or decline

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

to discuss ideas informally and freely

the quality of being new, unusual, or different

a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

a box or structure where bees live and make honey

separated from the rest by cutting

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

to make a long, loud, sad cry

to stop worrying and feel calm

used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

the process of making a surface or material smooth

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

short for set decoration, the work of arranging and decorating a film or TV set

a group of wild boars