House S6E14: English vocabulary

a state of very high activity, energy, or speed

the holy book of Islam

a substance made by a cell or gland and released into the body or outside it

a spirit in Greek mythology that lives in nature, often shown as a beautiful young woman

a loose piece of clothing that hangs from the shoulders and covers the body to about the hips or knees

present from birth

used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast

covered with a protective outer layer

to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

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

to stop yourself from showing or feeling something

a doctor's judgment about how a disease or injury is likely to develop

having a decorative edge made of hanging threads or strips

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

the act of lending something to someone

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

in a way that relates to the spirit or soul

a soldier in the cavalry or another military unit

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

having spikes or sharp points

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

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

containing salt or tasting like salt

to make something less active, strong, or effective

locked with a key

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

the act of pulling something tight

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

to make something four times as large or as much

to have sex

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to make it possible for something to happen

to keep a situation under control or handle your part of it

the belief that animals should have legal rights and be protected from suffering

the valve that controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart

used to express praise, joy, or relief

a feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, often making you lose your balance

to help someone understand something better

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

waste that comes out of the body through the bowels

to indicate or suggest something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

a protein in the blood that helps the body fight infection

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a soldier in a special attack unit

a flat metal disc that makes a loud sound when hit

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

not deep or detailed enough

cause something to improve a lot

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

the installation of cables or a cable system

to study a subject as a secondary subject at college or university

a person's usual way of thinking about things

a change to the opposite state, direction, or result

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a police officer who investigates crimes

a small part of the body near the lower end of the large intestine

not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

far away; at a great distance

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

without making any progress

make something again, especially in a new or different way

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

your; belonging to you

a cell in the body that grows and divides uncontrollably and can form a tumor

a substance in food or soil that plants and animals need to grow and stay healthy

a Christian ceremony in which someone is baptized with water

a substance in living things that speeds up chemical reactions

the process of trying to understand or solve something

an event where people have a series of short dates with different potential partners

a physical problem that a baby is born with