Suits S8E4: English vocabulary

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

to complain a lot in an annoying way

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

to have sex

a random choice or selection

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

the evil wolf character in fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood

a lawsuit brought by one person or a small group on behalf of many people with the same claim

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

a setback or decline

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

to accept a difficult or painful situation and stop resisting it

kind, polite, and pleasant to people

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

expected or likely to happen in the future

depending on something else happening first

the process of taking a legal case to court

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

the act of fastening something with a screw

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

the person who starts a lawsuit against someone else

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible

far away; at a great distance

a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

used when you change your mind after thinking again

an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a large bottle of wine or champagne that holds 1.5 liters

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation

a question asked to make a point, not to get an answer

the practice of deciding when to have children, or whether to have them at all

to tell someone private or secret information

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

to start arguing or fighting with someone

to delay dealing with something

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to keep a job or manage to do something difficult for a period of time

to give work to another company or person to do

a religious ceremony or formal act

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a church, especially in Scotland

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

at the beginning; originally

a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

having many bends or turns

somewhat like; in a way similar to

to support a claim with facts or proof

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

as; in the same way that

past tense and past participle of bed

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

not tight or firm; loose

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

the act of giving something to be judged, approved, or considered

an Italian title used before a woman's name