Dexter S2E3: English vocabulary

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

causing a lot of pain or suffering

to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object

a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall

a person who has graduated from a school, college, or university

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

to put something neatly into a space or container

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

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

a very rich and powerful person, especially in business or media

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a feeling or state of being calm and peaceful

the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly between April 20 and May 20

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

past tense of ski

the dead body of an animal

a suffix added to verbs to make forms like running or eating

a sexual partner who lies still and does not respond during sex

a written promise to repair or replace a product if it breaks within a set time

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

the act of moving along without using power

moving with quick, light jumps

a child or other person you play with

locked with a key

the word in a phrase that is most important for the meaning or point being made

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

to make something sharp or sharper

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses

very strange, ugly, or distorted in a way that can be shocking or funny

changing suddenly and unpredictably

to place a child or pet to live with other people for a time

a car with two doors and a fixed roof

past tense and past participle of shoot

more than enough; plenty of something

to lead a group, team, or project

a person who has killed many people in one incident

an FBI or other government detective

a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

the main stem of a plant

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a hired car with a driver, often used for airport or hotel trips

far away; at a great distance

bright, colorful, and designed to attract attention

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

a group of wild boars

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

a reason or explanation that shows something is right or acceptable

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to come onto the stage in a performance

to want to join in or be included in something

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to order food to be delivered to your home

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

to bend or twist out of shape

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision