Grey's Anatomy S2E15: English vocabulary

the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

in a way that is very careful and precise

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it

relating to the stomach

a confident, often slightly arrogant way of walking or behaving

a thick glove with a long cuff that protects the wrist and lower arm

short for a temporary worker

used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

the act of combing hair

the act of keeping horses in stables

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

a piece of a plant that is joined to another plant so they grow together

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a wild animal like a dog, found in Africa and Asia, that often eats dead animals

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

the addictive substance in tobacco

a person or thing that eats

containing salt or tasting like salt

a final demand that someone must accept or face serious consequences

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

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to end well or be resolved successfully

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to shine with small flashes of light

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to lie or sit in the sun to get a tan or enjoy the warmth

a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

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

to transplant a plant with the soil around its roots left intact

to switch automatically from a failed system or part to a backup one

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a point at which you decide to stop accepting changes or to refuse to go any further

the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people

a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

the act of fastening something with a screw

to cut something off or separate it by force

not working because workers are protesting

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to work or perform badly because you are not making enough effort

a man from Ireland

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

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

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

coated or mixed with sugar

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to support or cheer for someone

a surgery that replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial one

to style hair by combing it over a bald or thinning area

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

not easily convinced; doubtful

medical treatment that helps you move better after an injury or illness

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to leave a place suddenly because you are very angry

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a device used to hold two things tightly together

ready, arranged, or working properly

relating to the spine or spinal cord

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the tree is cut down

to support a claim with facts or proof