Grey's Anatomy S12E5: English vocabulary

making quick, sharp movements

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

the act of adding salt to food or water

using statistics or based on statistical data

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

to end well or be resolved successfully

a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

to start acting more bravely or responsibly

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

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

to mix with other people in a friendly way

to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

the formal ending of an organization, government, or agreement

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

modern and not traditional or old-fashioned

changing quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems

the act of fastening something with a screw

to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

having recovered and able to compete or succeed again

the skin on the top of your head

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person with red hair

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

a group of wild boars

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

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

a skill or area that someone is especially good at

a hospital where medical students and trainee doctors get practical training

a baseball game in which the pitcher and defense allow no opposing player to reach base

a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

the final words someone says before they die

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

to move slowly and carefully closer to someone or something

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to speak or act more quickly

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

somewhat like; in a way similar to

as; in the same way that

very strong and violent

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

past tense and past participle of pierce

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

to suffer or die from lack of food

used to say that something ordered or requested will be brought immediately

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

a very short period of time

a clear fizzy drink made from carbonated water

juice made from cranberries

very disorganized and hard to control

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

a thick liquid found underground that is refined into fuels like gasoline and diesel

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

to stop a vehicle by pulling over to the side of the road or another place

a place where people go for medical treatment and care

the act of pitching a baseball

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

a dish of macaroni pasta mixed with cheese sauce

to a very great degree; more than is acceptable

before the expected or usual time

a room in a hotel for guests to stay in

covered with scales

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

in a sexual way; relating to sex or sexuality

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive