Grey's Anatomy S7E16: English vocabulary

born first among your children or siblings

clear and easy to understand; expressed in a clear way

a person who is very unhappy, unlucky, or in a miserable state

showing disrespect or contempt

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a careless way

a machine that keeps babies, eggs, or tiny living things in a controlled warm environment

to express something in a particular way

a small sac in the body that is filled with fluid or soft material

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

a harmless substance given to some patients in a test to compare its effects with a real medicine

a rough, prickly seed case that sticks to clothes or animal fur

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

relating to the medical care of children

a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the order in which events happened

to leave something out

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

a group of three close friends or companions

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

not harmful or dangerous

shameless boldness

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

a drug used to stop pain or make someone unconscious during a medical procedure

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

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

a serious inherited disease that makes thick mucus build up in the lungs and digestive system

full of fog

a lack of something that people need or want, especially food, sleep, or care

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 do your best and put a lot of energy into something

an audio socket that sends out an unamplified signal

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to start doing something in a way that may lead to serious or unwanted results

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

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

in a very uncontrolled or extreme way

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

imagined rather than real

the right or power to stop a decision, law, or plan from being accepted

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

the act of remembering something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

producing fruit

a serious illness that slowly damages the brain and causes problems with memory and thinking

used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated

the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

done too quickly and without enough thought

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to make someone feel excited and eager

showing no kindness or sympathy

a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

the loss of a pregnancy before the baby can survive

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

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

a group of wild boars

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

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to gradually become fully understood or emotionally felt

to avoid something because you feel nervous, afraid, or unwilling

the inner part of the ear that helps you hear and keep your balance

the harmful use of drugs or other addictive substances

likely to experience something bad or unwanted