Stranger Things S2E2: English vocabulary

cruel and lacking human kindness or compassion

to flatter someone in a sneaky way to get their approval or help

to fall forward and land face first

to make it possible for something to happen

a container at the top of a machine that holds loose material and lets it drop down gradually

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to shock or surprise someone very much

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a lake, especially in Scotland

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not surprising

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

nervous and unable to relax

a group of wild boars

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something

a serious expression that shows no amusement or emotion

to want to join in or be included in something

covered with small dots or spots

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to check or read something quickly

an insulting word for a stupid person

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

moving forward quickly and forcefully

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

to make the harsh sound a duck makes

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

someone who strongly loves and supports their country

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

to stay with someone or something and make sure they are safe

pleasantly crisp and firm to bite or chew

with the top and bottom reversed

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

a home where older people live and get care

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

life outside the internet, games, or imagination

making you feel more energetic, relaxed, or awake

used to encourage someone to continue doing something well

very cute and easy to love

used to praise a performance or show approval

to leave the home you live in and start living somewhere else

an informal, friendly greeting

at the right time, before it is too late

more correct or more suitable

to cut something into four equal parts

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

to stop a machine, light, or other device from working

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

wearing special or formal clothes

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

to make something open, or to become open

to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

to become less fast

attractive and interesting in a way that easily holds your attention

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

not working well or not effective

to spend time considering something

a visible line, spot, or other sign left on a surface