The Flash S2E4: English vocabulary

the state of being very unusual or unique

the process of splitting into two or more parts, especially in biology or nuclear physics

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to stop something from continuing, especially a feeling, protest, or attack

an exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run in one place

a basic understanding of a subject or the practical experience needed to do a job well

to make someone legally or morally required to do something

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the act of keeping horses in stables

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

a book or guide that explains the basic facts about a subject

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

the amount by which things differ from each other

famous and admired for great achievements

the process of a substance combining with oxygen

having a decorative edge made of hanging threads or strips

not giving a clear answer or result

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a natural ability to learn or do something well

not active or growing for a period of time

reacting quickly to a change or stimulus

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely large, strong, or powerful

the process of things coming together or becoming more alike

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

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

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to indicate or suggest something

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

very large, important, or impressive

to record that you have started work or a shift

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

something that makes a process or change happen faster

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

used for investigating or intended to investigate

used to say that something is not surprising

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to be chosen from a group because you are good enough or suitable

to reject a person or profile, especially on a dating app

a group of wild boars

to fail to keep a promise or agreement

to suddenly become very angry or upset

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

the ability to control your anger and stay calm

a meeting of a company's shareholders

the act of giving an organ for a transplant

likely to experience something bad or unwanted

without paying anything

a problem that slows or stops progress

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

causing or involving very great damage, suffering, or loss

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

a large mug for beer, often with a handle and a lid

to hit something hard while moving

to come onto the stage in a performance

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

to study a subject as your main subject at college or university

a dishonest or unprincipled person

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

a person who owns shares in a company