Grey's Anatomy S8E16: English vocabulary

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

relating to an artery

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

a complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or badly organized

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

so interesting or attractive that it holds your attention

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

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

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

A strong sexual desire for someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to organize people or resources for a purpose

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

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a dangerous condition in which fluid collects in the lungs

the time performers or crew are expected to arrive for a show or event

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

very angry, upset, or excited

to accept an unpleasant task, blame, or embarrassment so others do not have to

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

relating to the lungs

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

to make pain, worry, or a problem less severe

to move or handle something awkwardly or clumsily

a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

thin and showing bones clearly

the intestines

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

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

unpleasant or tiring to look at

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

to be chosen from a group because you are good enough or suitable

to get through a difficult period without serious harm

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

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

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

a date that two couples go on together

a serious operation on the brain

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs

to take action and become more involved or helpful

an extra opinion from another expert, especially a doctor

used to show approval or encouragement

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to go below deck on a ship

to submit something, such as a request or application

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

the fact that all living things eventually die

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to compete directly against someone or something

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

cut out of a piece of material or paper

the act of building a bridge

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

the act of saving something from loss or damage

people who have little money or wealth

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

as; in the same way that

in Chinese philosophy, one of the two opposite forces in the universe, linked with darkness, passivity, and the moon

moving forward quickly and forcefully

the movement of fresh air through a room, building, or other space

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

used to talk about an earlier time in the past