Monk S6E13: English vocabulary

an insulting remark about someone's mother

the act of moving along without using power

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

a cricket shot hit along the ground toward the front of the batter

the act of adding salt to food or water

buy insurance for something or someone

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

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

a person who is paid to kill someone

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say you are very sure about something, especially when it seems surprising or untrue

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

relating to thinking, learning, memory, and understanding

a person from the Caucasus region

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

cause something to improve a lot

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

relating to Scandinavia or its people, languages, or culture

the process of starting a computer

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

willing to take risks and try new things

the sending of letters, packages, or other items by mail

a state of severe mental illness

kept secret or done in a hidden way

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

very frightened

completely, from one end to the other

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

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

a journalist who reports from a war zone

to go across a place or area, often in a way that cuts through it

a place where people practice shooting at targets

very angry or annoyed

in a blunt or direct way

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

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

used to show approval or encouragement

to make a lot of money or get a lot of something quickly

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

the activity of riding a bicycle

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to speak or act more quickly

the act of building a bridge

as; in the same way that

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

a practical exam that checks whether you can drive a car safely

past tense and past participle of bed

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

an official card or document that shows who someone is

to some extent; fairly

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

a journalist who reports news from a place or on a particular subject

a list of names, addresses, phone numbers, or other information

a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food

a woman whose main job is taking care of her home and family

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a university student who is studying for a master's degree or PhD

a small knife used for cutting steak while eating

used to say that you were joking and not serious

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

in the house or place next to yours

to move things farther apart or make something open out

to refuse to do or accept something

shades of the color yellow