Friends S7E18: English vocabulary

to avoid speaking directly about a difficult or sensitive topic

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

a sudden hard pull or jerk

deserving praise, help, or respect

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

having a collar

not tight or firm; loose

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

a casual way to say goodbye

used to tell someone not to worry about something

used to say that you are doing something as a precaution

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

a sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees

a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

before the expected or usual time

deserving respect and admiration because of a high reputation or status

a person who has been chosen as a candidate for an award, job, or honor

used to refer to other similar things without naming them all

a thick, sweet liquid used on food or in drinks

unable to relax or stay still, often because of worry or boredom

in a sexual way; relating to sex or sexuality

something that is not important or impressive

to break food down in the body so it can be used

more correct or more suitable

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

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

to a very great degree; very much

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

to have a friendly relationship with someone

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

to have information or awareness about something

in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

to spend time considering something

a liquid used for washing hair

for someone else or as their representative

to leave a place

to discuss or mention something

a female given name

to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable

a warm knitted piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with long sleeves

a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

a word that shows an action, state, or event

used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

a feeling of wanting to upset or hurt someone because you are angry with them

a tree with leaves that turn bright colors in autumn

filled or inhabited by people

located or built in a particular place

the process of checking students' work and giving it a mark or grade

to give someone what they need or want

an arrangement to have a room, table, seat, or ticket saved for you in advance

the process of making something cooler or less hot

to do what is needed to complete something or make a dream come true

showing that you know something in a way that can seem a little smug or secretive

taking care of someone or something

to make someone feel afraid

a talk given to teach people about a subject

used to emphasize that you are speaking truthfully or giving your real opinion

a feeling of worry or nervousness about something uncertain

a mark left on your skin after a wound or cut has healed

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

an official test in school, college, or work to check what you know or can do

to press something firmly from all sides, or to force something through a small space

a band of material around the neck of a shirt, coat, or dress

fashionable, expensive, and associated with rich people

an informal word for a man or boy

used to say that something is sad, bad, or unlucky

a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain that can cause serious brain damage

a television set

a shape made by a line or path that curves around and crosses itself