9-1-1 S1E6: English vocabulary

covered with a protective outer layer

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

feeling or showing gratitude

a gland in the neck that makes hormones controlling growth and metabolism

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

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

sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

a tough, flexible tissue in the body, found in places like the nose, ears, and joints

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

a folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a strong-smelling gas used in making fertilizers and cleaning products

a slang term for ketamine

having raised ridges or lines

the act of adding salt to food or water

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

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

food; a meal or something to eat

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

a person who is unable to control their sexual behavior

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

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 spend time with someone or be part of their group

imagined rather than real

cause something to improve a lot

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

the act of fastening something with a screw

to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

staying in bed or at home because you are ill or injured

used to say that something is not believable

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

believing that something is true, often when it is not

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

a slogan used to say that a cryptocurrency will rise a lot in value

coated or mixed with sugar

causing worry, sadness, or pain

very angry or annoyed

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

in a frank and direct way

an aircraft landing made because of a serious problem or emergency

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

to spend time doing nothing useful

to submit something, such as a request or application

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

deserving praise, help, or respect

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to survive a serious illness or a very difficult situation

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

causing strong emotional pain or shock

a book that gives practical information or instructions about a subject

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

to support a claim with facts or proof

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

a list of tasks or items to check off one by one

a building where scientists study stars, planets, and space

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport