Breaking Bad S2E4: English vocabulary

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

using these words or actions to make something official

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to attack and beat someone up

the installation of cables or a cable system

not related to the main subject or issue

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

used to add something you have just realized or remembered

the process of making a surface or material smooth

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

suddenly and without warning

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

a person who is addicted to drugs

a group of wild boars

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

to repair something, especially by hand

a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

a school that offers courses in business and management

not faithful to a partner or spouse

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

moving up and down repeatedly

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

the activity of riding a bicycle

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

as; in the same way that

to find someone or something after searching for them

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

to become healthier or improve

used to remind someone of something they already know

an extra amount of money added to a normal price or payment

the sudden loss of control of the body caused by a medical condition

used to praise someone for doing something well

having a ring or rings around it

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

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

a very short time ago

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

at a great distance from here

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

more correct or more suitable

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

the previous time something happened or was done

the goods a business has in stock to sell

a class or meeting where people discuss a topic in detail

to a very great degree; very much

used to say that something happens or is done each day

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

to pull a vehicle, boat, or other heavy object behind another vehicle

to become less fast

to remove clothes, shoes, or other things you are wearing

to become an adult

making a loud, crashing sound as it moves or falls

a serious promise to do something or tell the truth

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

to spend time considering something

made in or from an earlier time; old and valuable