House S7E9: English vocabulary

the way a room or building affects how sound is heard

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

to make a deep, hoarse sound, like a frog or a crow

calm, quiet, and not lively

more able or skilled than someone or something else

serious, sad, and not cheerful

relating to epilepsy

a disappointing or annoying situation

a cocker spaniel

a thick, slippery liquid in the nose, throat, and other body parts that helps protect and moisten them

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

thick, wet mud or dirty liquid with solid material in it

relating to fungi or caused by a fungus

to express something in a particular way

a gland in the neck that makes hormones controlling growth and metabolism

easy to manage, control, or deal with

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

a serious illness that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord

a disease that causes inflammation of the liver

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

a vulgar slang word for the penis

reacting quickly to a change or stimulus

done without conscious control

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to stop trying to do something because it is not working

to stay on the bench and not play in a game

to complain in a high, annoying voice

spread out over a wide area; not concentrated

able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

the act of pulling something tight

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

the act of adding salt to food or water

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

the act of sealing a hole or gap

A strong sexual desire for someone

the part of the brain that helps control emotions and memory

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a small possibility that something will happen

to make a feeling, memory, or image come to mind

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

brave and noble behavior

a state in which different forces or influences are balanced

a cart in a hospital that carries emergency equipment and medicine

relating to the eyes or vision

a statement in mathematics that has been proven true

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

producing fruit

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the religion, traditions, and beliefs of Jewish people

to begin to grow or appear as a small shoot

showing or based on a difference

an unborn baby in the later stages of development

to do something correctly or in the right way

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

an organ in the body that makes and releases chemicals

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

causing an itch or feeling itchy

used to say you have won or beaten someone

an informal, mildly disapproving word for a good-looking young man, especially one who seems vain or too concerned with his appearance

to fail to keep a promise or agreement

the set of digits you dial before a phone number to show which area it is in

causing worry, sadness, or pain