Dexter S8E3: English vocabulary

a respectful way to refer to a doctor

the act of avoiding something or escaping from it

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

the outer layer of the brain

to leave school or work early without permission

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

to lead a group, team, or project

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

a special food that is rare, expensive, or especially enjoyable to eat

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible

a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

a musical instrument with a round body, a long neck, and strings that you pluck

a bar or pub, especially one that people visit regularly

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

in a blunt or direct way

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

feeling ill and tired because you drank too much alcohol

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

a type of American whiskey made from corn

to stop something bad from happening

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

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

working or in effect

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

not tight or firm; loose

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

not showing good judgment or taking proper care

to some extent; fairly

a lasting feeling of anger or resentment about something that happened in the past

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

to suffer or die from lack of food

to be gentler or less strict with someone

violent or hostile behavior toward someone

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a doctor who specializes in operations on the brain

in all other places

the feeling of being sick or dizzy when you travel in a car, boat, plane, or other moving vehicle

the act of sending something on to another place

the two teeth at the front of your mouth

not well known or not easily understood

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

the place where guests or visitors check in or ask for help in a hotel, office, or similar place

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

causing strong feelings of pity, sadness, or sympathy

to refuse to do or accept something

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

a large number or variety of things

to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

something that is not important or impressive

A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well

the sound of a gun being fired

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

to give your attention to one thing and not other things

to place something on a surface or in a lower position

more correct or more suitable