Medium S5E18: English vocabulary

the basic money unit used in several countries in the Americas and the Philippines

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

the act of moving something on wheels

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

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

used to say what you would prefer

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

a fun drive taken for excitement, especially in a stolen car

unable to get what you want or need

available only by asking the pharmacist, not on open display

to make someone feel excited and eager

suddenly and without warning

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

to become less serious, tense, or upset

used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

a group of wild boars

to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

a person who steals money from a bank

a business project or company that may involve risk

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

the legal right to have a job

likely to happen very soon

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

a person who travels regularly between home and work

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

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

to enter information by typing it into a computer or device

to stop something bad from happening

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

the part of a car that starts the engine

made of different parts or materials combined together

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

people who have little money or wealth

as; in the same way that

past tense and past participle of bed

a lively ballroom dance from Latin America

a bank employee who takes in and gives out money

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to put something into a bag or bags

a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a punctuation mark (,) used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

a person who steals money or property, often by using force or threats

a door made of glass

a movie made to scare or frighten people

dividing into smaller parts or sections

a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

a camera that records or monitors an area for safety or security

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

a very short time ago

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

to leave quickly, often because you are in a hurry

to fasten someone into a seat with a seat belt

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

a separate part of a larger space or object, such as in a train, bag, or box

with someone or something else; in addition to