Dallas S12E26: English vocabulary

a false written or published statement that harms someone's reputation

in spoken words, not in writing

done because of a strong, hard-to-control urge

locked with a key

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

the people and activities at home that support a country during a war

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the fold of skin that opens and closes over the eye

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

walk heavily or noisily

becoming weaker or less active

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

to insult or belittle a man in a rude, slang way

the highest social class in some countries, especially people with noble titles

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

to ask for information or details

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

absolutely not; no way

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

for fun or to amuse people, not for a serious reason

spread out with a lot of space between things; not thick or crowded

a red powder or cream used to color the cheeks or lips

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

money, especially a large amount of it

a group of wild boars

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

your grandparent’s brother

to persuade people to support one side or choice

completely sober; not drunk at all

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

happening or done too early, before the right time

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

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

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to depend on something

to hold something in place with bags or other heavy weights

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

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to fall behind in movement, progress, or development

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

causing great damage, failure, or suffering

to speak or act more quickly

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

having many bends or turns

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

a short stick used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

a person who likes gambling or often gambles

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

as; in the same way that

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

the address written on a letter or package so it can be sent back if needed

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

past tense and past participle of bed

to rise up against a government or ruler

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something