House S2E10: English vocabulary

to make a person or part of the body unable to move

to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

to make a mocking or contemptuous expression or sound

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

to officially say that someone cannot take part in a competition, job, or activity because they broke a rule

an object that people believe brings good luck or protection

an award or honor given for achievement

a lack of feeling in part of the body

a common viral infection that can cause cold sores or genital sores

a medical treatment that removes waste from the blood when the kidneys cannot do it properly

to persuade someone not to do something

rough and likely to damage or wear something by rubbing

to struggle to deal with something difficult

the activity of catching crabs

used to describe something given into a vein or done through a vein

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

a medical condition that causes weakness or loss of control in the muscles

to make something weaker, less effective, or less clear

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

flavored with curry

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

a serious illness that can affect many parts of the body

used to express joy, approval, or encouragement

to understand or explain something in the wrong way

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

to take the place of something or someone

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

a serious illness that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord

related to depression or showing signs of depression

good at doing something because of practice or training

a dark blue-green color

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

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

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

having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

the act of avoiding someone or something

a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment

a small device that fastens two things together

to speak angrily and at length

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

making quick, sharp movements

something that is different from what is normal or expected

a feeling that you or the room is spinning, often making you unsteady

to become worse in quality, condition, or value

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

showing very excited, restless, or out-of-control energy

locked with a key

a slang term for sildenafil, a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction

moving or walking with quick, light steps

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

used for treating illness or helping you get better

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

a dangerous condition in which fluid collects in the lungs

the senior editor who manages a newspaper, magazine, or news website

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

a performance or version of something, especially a song, speech, or role

the act of moving something on wheels

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

relating to the lungs

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to suddenly realize something or decide to change your life one day

having thoughts of killing yourself

involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or groups

imagined rather than real

relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to rest so you can feel energetic again

to throw something with a lot of force