24 S6E6: English vocabulary

full of tiny holes that let air or liquid pass through

to have a close relationship or connection with something, often so that one changes when the other changes

a system of pipes used to carry water, gas, or other liquids

strong, unreasonable dislike or hatred of people who are different from you

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a tendency to think or speak in a negative, pessimistic way

not shared or divided; complete

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

something extra that is not needed

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a rude, sarcastic question used to say that someone is being absurd or making no sense

an old type of gun with a long barrel, used before modern rifles

to make something explode

to take something apart so it can be moved, repaired, or examined

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

moving with quick, light jumps

one of the people who helped found an important country or organization

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

a hidden store of things kept for later use

done to prepare for something later

to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

to explain something in more detail

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

someone who sees things in a practical, realistic way

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to do something with full effort or confidence

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

working properly and ready to use

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to describe the main qualities of someone or something

the state of being free from a rule, tax, or duty that others must pay or follow

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

to get into a serious argument or conflict

when a difficult or emotional situation has calmed down

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

in a way that uses time, money, or effort well with little waste

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

to fail to keep a promise or agreement

a list of people or things that need to be watched or checked regularly

a radio-wave frequency used for transmitting signals

the act of putting things into bags or packages

relating to the anus

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

used to show approval or encouragement

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

very serious and worrying

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

to check or read something quickly

a quick, informal check or inspection

a program you use to look at websites on the internet

used to say that something seems true or has become clear from the facts

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time