House S6E13: English vocabulary

a clear fluid in the body that helps fight infection and carries white blood cells

to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object

to send something by fax

short for a temporary worker

relating to the kidneys

a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else

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

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the ending of a job or other relationship, often with money paid to the person leaving

a person who claims a title, throne, or position

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

relating to the medical care of children

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to gather people together for a meeting or event

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

to try to sell or promote something, often in a pushy way

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart

a final demand that someone must accept or face serious consequences

having a pleasant, sweet smell

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

a polite way to address a group of doctors

used to say that something is much more serious, surprising, or extreme than it first seemed

to fill something too full by pushing things in

relating to blood vessels

to achieve something that seems impossible or extremely difficult

able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

moving or walking with quick, light steps

describing a disease or tumor that is likely to spread and can cause death

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to shine with small flashes of light

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a bet on the result of something

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

grass and the thin layer of soil it grows in

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

to settle a dispute by fighting or competing until one side wins

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

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

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

used to show anger, frustration, or annoyance

behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

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

a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

far away; at a great distance

a group of wild boars

a serious disease spread by mosquitoes that causes fever and can be deadly

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

for a very long time

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to fail to keep a promise or agreement

to make someone feel worried or under pressure

the soft parts of the body, such as muscles and fat, rather than bones or teeth

to stop trying and give up

to stop something bad or unwanted completely