House S5E14: English vocabulary

to let air or gas out of something, or to become empty of air

a serious condition in which body tissue dies and starts to decay, usually because blood flow is blocked or there is an infection

moving or directed backward

dried out and shriveled

a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery

a small plug of absorbent material used to soak up blood during menstruation

bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a period of paid leave from work or study, often for travel, rest, or research

to let saliva run from your mouth

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

covered with a protective outer layer

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

a small sac in the body that is filled with fluid or soft material

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a harmless substance given to some patients in a test to compare its effects with a real medicine

a serious illness that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord

a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a very dark black color

making quick, sharp movements

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

to send out light, heat, or energy

giving someone or something close attention

the sides of the face below the eyes

to become dry, weak, and shriveled, especially because of heat or lack of water

damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

moving with quick, light jumps

the feeling of being satisfied because you have done something important or meaningful

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

to make something less active, strong, or effective

locked with a key

not able to be cured

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

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

a person who looks after children for a short time while their parents are away

involved in the busiest or most difficult part of a job or situation

spread out over a wide area; not concentrated

an area of damaged tissue in the body caused by injury or disease

relating to blood vessels

not harmful or dangerous

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to wear away or slowly destroy something over time

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

a doctor who specializes in plastic surgery

a serious inherited disease that makes thick mucus build up in the lungs and digestive system

sexually excited

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

the act of putting something into something else

moving quickly with light, springy steps

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something thicker or to become thicker

the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to breathe noisily while sleeping

the state of being a parent and the duties that come with it

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

relating to the eyes or vision

harmful or unfavorable

to record that you have started work or a shift

a lack of something that is needed or expected

cause something to improve a lot

the act of fastening something with a screw