House S2E1: English vocabulary

a slight amount of color or a small trace of a quality

annoying or unpleasant to hear

having a pleasant and sad feeling at the same time

smooth and continuous, with no breaks or problems

to officially take and use something, especially property or supplies, for a particular purpose

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

a clear fluid in the body that helps fight infection and carries white blood cells

a group of families in ancient Rome who claimed the same ancestor

to feel sympathy for someone who is having a hard time

a person who is suffering from an illness or painful condition

a doctor who specializes in the brain, nerves, and nervous system

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

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

to delay or slow something down

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples

tests and checks used to find out what is wrong with a machine, system, or body

a long-handled gardening tool with a flat metal blade, used for cutting weeds and loosening soil

relating to an artery

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

not giving a clear answer or result

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

not causing pain

very ugly, frightening, or shocking

making quick, sharp movements

something that is different from what is normal or expected

the behavior of pretending to have beliefs or standards that your actions do not match

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

the sides of the face below the eyes

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

containing salt or tasting like salt

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

slightly fat in a pleasant way

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

an area of damaged tissue in the body caused by injury or disease

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

to talk in a casual, lively way

to make it possible for something to happen

a dangerous condition in which fluid collects in the lungs

the time performers or crew are expected to arrive for a show or event

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

slightly blue

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

relating to the lungs

a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

imagined rather than real

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

the older central part of a city, often with poorer housing and crowded streets

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout, used in brewing

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

the intestines

a person who behaves in a childish or immature way

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

to discuss a topic in detail

showing or based on a difference

a school that trains people for the priesthood or religious ministry

a room or area in a school, hospital, or other large place where sick people can get basic medical care

a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

suddenly and without warning