Friends S5E18: English vocabulary

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

at the beginning; originally

to make a mistake or do something badly

the process of becoming narrower

to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

a sweet treat made of crushed ice with flavored syrup

to some extent; fairly

a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

to open the door when someone knocks

used to praise someone for doing something well

a man who is a child's sponsor at baptism

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

to enter a place on foot

a party arranged in secret for someone, so they do not know about it until they arrive

a young bear, lion, fox, or similar wild animal

to emphasize something or make it stand out

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

a casual way of saying hello

not willing to do something

very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality

a unit for measuring liquid, equal to four quarts in the US system

the state of being perfect

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

more correct or more suitable

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

soft and covered with fine, light hairs or fibers

the process of choosing actors for a film, play, or TV show

pleasant or interesting enough to make you want it or like it

to leave your bed after sleeping

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

the system that lets you control the direction of a vehicle

a male duck

to check that something is true, correct, or real

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

a long thin strip of pasta, often served in soup or with sauce

to spend time considering something

to leave a place

to discuss or mention something

more free; less restricted or controlled

a short performance or test to show you are suitable for a role, especially in film, TV, or theater

a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

served with ice or made cold with ice

to turn a dial to choose a setting or number

the act of refusing or not accepting something

a quick, rough drawing

attracting attention in a noticeable way

the quality of staying steady and not changing suddenly

cloth made by weaving or knitting fibers

a long strip of cloth or paper with words or a design on it, used for advertising or showing support

the act of changing from one option, state, or device to another

a funny drawing that exaggerates someone's features, often for criticism

a solid shape with a round base that narrows to a point

used to emphasize anger, annoyance, or frustration

doing the action of smelling something with your nose

to have a strong, unpleasant smell

taking care of someone or something

used to say that something good or lucky has happened

a talk in which something is shown or explained to an audience

a short form used after a company name to show it is a corporation

coming after something else in order or time

made dry by removing the water

a game played by two teams that try to score by kicking a ball into the other team's goal

a television set

a meal eaten outdoors, usually in a park or countryside

to have or express a different opinion

a small piece of material used to cover or repair a hole or tear

to move something back and forth, or to move back and forth on a fixed point

not expected or planned

very unpleasant or offensive