Shameless S7E10: English vocabulary

the ability to think of clever, original solutions

soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material

a period of heavy drinking

relating to disease or caused by a disease

easy to love because of pleasant or attractive qualities

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

a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter

a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available

having thin lines or marks of a different color

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

having a narrow cut or opening

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

relating to the surrounding area or conditions

showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

the distant past

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to hit something quickly with your hand

an informal dance move with the arms stretched out and moved in a circular motion

the act of adding salt to food or water

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

to drink more alcohol than another person

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

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to seriously damage or weaken something

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

to indicate or suggest something

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

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

to agree to a plan or support it

being criticized or called to account by someone in authority

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

official information or documents that anyone can access

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

the batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order

a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

the act of fastening something with a screw

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

done secretly or kept private

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

a way of deciding between two choices by tossing a coin

in a risky or delicate situation

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

caught by surprise and not ready for what happens

the act of forcing someone to leave a school, organization, or country

given free of charge

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

to make a price, amount, or rate go down

an official document that allows a couple to get married

a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

a bank account that two or more people use together

medical care given in someone's home

to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble