House S7E19: English vocabulary

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

to make something stronger and more able to deal with difficulty

to flow out slowly in a thick or sticky way

a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking of the head, often in a car accident

relating to the chest area

a thin tube put into the body to remove or add fluid

too controlling and forceful in a way that annoys other people

relating to the skull

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

an exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run in one place

a medical condition in which an organ pushes through a weak place in the muscle or tissue around it

a liquid made by soaking herbs, fruit, or other plant material in water

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

limiting what people can do or what is allowed

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

the way someone looks or behaves to other people

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

the study of the forms and structure of living things

a small furry animal that people keep as a pet

to move a little, or make something move a little

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

tests and checks used to find out what is wrong with a machine, system, or body

a serious bacterial infection that is usually spread through sexual contact

a long, low ship used in the past, often moved by oars

the act of lending something to someone

the surgical removal of part of the body, especially a limb

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

very tall or high, especially in a way that is impressive

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

a chemical compound containing chlorine

the behavior of pretending to have beliefs or standards that your actions do not match

the act of moving along without using power

pink or red in color

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

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

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

a person who is very skilled at something

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

having raised ridges or lines

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

the condition of having lost too much water

to talk in a casual, lively way

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

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

the authority to act or vote for someone else

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

serious and formal in a way that shows respect or importance

a bar or set of bars used as a fence, guard, or support

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

relating to the eyes or vision

relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

a question meaning: what benefit will I get from this?

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

separated from the rest by cutting

a point where lines, paths, or branches meet

a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

showing or based on a difference

a person who makes and repairs metal objects, especially by heating and hammering iron

relating to nerves or the nervous system

the process of making a surface or material smooth

to have a strong desire to achieve something

a balanced arrangement in which one side or part matches the other

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

an organ in the body that makes and releases chemicals

to tell someone to be quiet

the meat from chickens, turkeys, ducks, and similar birds

to continue with a plan or activity, especially after a delay or discussion

a place where donated blood is collected, tested, and stored for later use