House S2E7: English vocabulary

a person who gets rid of pests such as rats or insects

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

a serious liver disease that causes scarring and poor liver function

the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

make a problem, injury, or situation worse

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

to take small bites of something

red, swollen, and painful because of infection or irritation

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

more able or skilled than someone or something else

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

completely clean and free from marks or dirt

a loud, sharp cry

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

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a small sac in the body that is filled with fluid or soft material

a long green vegetable that grows in thin stalks

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

to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed

the act of checking that something is correct, real, or acceptable

to make a short, high-pitched sound

a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

giving off a bright, glowing light or color

relating to parasites or to living off another organism

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a disease that causes inflammation of the liver

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

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

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

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

not causing pain

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

very noticeable because of being bright, stylish, or full of confidence

in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment

making quick, sharp movements

damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

to complain in a high, annoying voice

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

the act of pulling something tight

moving or walking with quick, light steps

left after most of something has gone or been used

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

an informal word for a U.S. Marine

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

the shape and build of a person's body

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to make money quickly, especially in a casual or slang way

walk heavily or noisily

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

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

becoming weaker or less active

to cut or tear something into small pieces

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a person who smokes tobacco regularly

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

a CT scan

the act of doing something to pass time when you are bored or waiting

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

the main stem of a plant

to make someone feel excited and eager