Shameless S6E11: English vocabulary

to attack and injure someone or something by scratching, biting, or tearing

the front edge of a step or stair

the state of being a father

to feel very hungry

to give someone the right to have or do something

in large amounts; very plentifully

to take the wrapping off something

a short, stiff hair, especially on an animal or on a brush

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

hard to please or easily annoyed

to send out liquid in a sudden flow or stream

able to recover quickly from problems or difficult changes

split into two branches or parts

wild and not tame, especially after living with people before

used to emphasize something, often in a strong or negative way

a place where alcoholic drinks are made by distilling

a small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus

to gently and persistently persuade someone to do something

too young to be allowed to do something by law

to make a mistake or be wrong

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

in a way that is not correct or proper

shocking or offensive because it breaks accepted moral standards

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

to make someone feel extreme fear

covered with a protective outer layer

to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops

to express something in a particular way

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

a very small living thing, such as a bacterium or virus

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head

caring more about other people than about yourself

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

having a decorative edge made of hanging threads or strips

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the idea that things can be different depending on the point of view or situation

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

very old and no longer used in modern life, language, or style

preserved in vinegar or salty water

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

the moment when sexual pleasure reaches its strongest point

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

a sexual act in which someone uses their mouth to stimulate a man's penis

the sides of the face below the eyes

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

small dishes served before the main course

relating to the external sex organs

moving with quick, light jumps

required or allowed by law

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

a portable musical instrument you play by squeezing bellows and pressing keys or buttons

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

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

to walk in a proud, showy way

very unpleasant or disgusting

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

to stop a fire or flame from burning

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to talk in a casual, lively way

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

to force liquid out in a thin stream

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

the outer layer of the brain

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

a person or thing that cuts or trims something