Grey's Anatomy S5E16: English vocabulary

a bitter fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat

a change in size, amount, or level that goes up and down repeatedly

a knife fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

the act of checking that something is correct, real, or acceptable

caring more about other people than about yourself

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

relating to the medical care of children

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

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

making quick, sharp movements

to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

to be very good or impressive

shameless boldness

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected

a space inside the body that contains the organs

a Buddhist monk in Tibetan Buddhism

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

relating to the lungs

to suddenly realize something or decide to change your life one day

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

failure to take proper care, especially when this causes harm or damage

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

relating to the front part of something

relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

an official release from military service with a good record

to record that you have started work or a shift

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

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

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

sound recorded or played with one channel only

becoming more mature and fully developed

to make someone feel excited and eager

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person's height

an unborn baby in the later stages of development

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to attack someone and hit them hard

used to ask someone to agree with what you have just said

a small flat piece used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots

high blood pressure

mentally healthy and able to think clearly

relating to time

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

great respect and admiration that people have for someone or something because of its quality or success

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

used to tell someone that something is impossible or will not happen

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

causing worry, sadness, or pain

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

the area next to a bed

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to make a short, informal visit

to depend on something

to reach the lowest point, especially after a decline

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

stiff and not able to bend easily

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

a device used to hold two things tightly together