Grey's Anatomy S18E4: English vocabulary

the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

a substance that lets electricity pass through it when dissolved in water or another liquid

to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly

more able or skilled than someone or something else

showing disrespect or contempt

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

to argue about small, unimportant things

a statement or quote from someone saying that a person or thing is good

to express something in a particular way

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

involvement in a crime or other wrongdoing, especially by helping someone else do it

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a short rest or break

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

deep sadness or emotional pain

a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples

a pleasant train of thoughts that takes your attention away from what is happening

relating to the medical care of children

a sharp point or hook with a backward-facing point

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

happening or done at the same time as something else

a machine that helps a patient breathe

the act of moving along without using power

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

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to complain in a high, annoying voice

an informal short form of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to sell borrowed shares and hope to buy them back later at a lower price

without any mistakes or imperfections

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

in the middle of a busy or difficult situation

located at the front of something

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

an alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice

a short, sharp ringing sound

the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

cause something to improve a lot

to do better than people expect, especially for your size, money, or ability

to persuade or influence someone to do something

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

a casual way to suggest something or ask if something is a good idea

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

completely unconscious

used to say that a situation is no longer predictable and anything may happen

to make someone feel excited and eager

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

mentally healthy and able to think clearly

showing strong, sincere feeling or serious purpose

to get rid of something

the fact of living in a place, or the place where you live

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

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

a record of a person's past illnesses and treatment

a hospital where medical students and trainee doctors get practical training

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

not easily convinced; doubtful

to take action and become more involved or helpful

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

to become very upset, frightened, or excited