House S5E5: English vocabulary

relating to the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye

a lack of feeling in part of the body

a person who lives alone and avoids other people

a state of very high activity, energy, or speed

an exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run in one place

a device that lets you breathe medicine into your lungs

shaped like a tube

relating to the kidneys

to express something in a particular way

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

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

to hurt or punish someone in return for something they did to you

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

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

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

to move away from a usual course, rule, or pattern

making quick, sharp movements

something that is different from what is normal or expected

to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

to send out light, heat, or energy

affecting an entire system, not just one part

damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

locked with a key

lasting for only a short time

to make something move in a different direction

a feeling of sexual attraction or excitement between two people

to fill something too full by pushing things in

showing that something is likely true or real

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a medical condition that causes repeated seizures

an introduction to something more important

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

the condition of having lost too much water

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

sexually attracted to both men and women

used to express praise, joy, or relief

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a poisonous liquid or substance that some animals inject with a bite or sting

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

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 join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

past tense and past participle of shoot

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to land or settle lightly on something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to run away quickly

covered with sweat

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions or stress

the promised savior in Jewish belief

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

not important or not worth much attention

the act of fastening something with a screw

a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

a letter saying that someone is reliable and suitable for a job or other purpose

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

showing or based on a difference

a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

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

the process of making a surface or material smooth

a person who is addicted to drugs