House S1E19: English vocabulary

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

a thick yellow or greenish liquid that forms in an infected wound

to close or squeeze tightly

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

covered with a protective outer layer

the act of combing hair

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

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

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

relating to the intestines

the outer layer of grain that is removed when flour is made

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

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

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

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

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

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

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

an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange

making quick, sharp movements

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

affecting an entire system, not just one part

containing salt or tasting like salt

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

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

the most important or impressive part of a film, video, or scene

to make someone very interested or curious

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

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

a strong hope or ambition to do something

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

free from germs or other living microorganisms

a setback or decline

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the style or fashion that is popular at a particular time

to land or settle lightly on something

to lead a group, team, or project

a protein in the blood that helps the body fight infection

something that comes before and leads to a later thing

a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance

relating to digestion

to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

the intestines

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a chemical element used in bleach, swimming pools, and water treatment

ordinary and not special or unusual

becoming more mature and fully developed

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

showing or based on a difference

a state of severe mental illness

far away; at a great distance

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

while doing something, especially while making progress

the long tube in your body that takes food from the stomach and absorbs nutrients

relating to time

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

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

relating to the abdomen or stomach area

the soft material inside bones that makes blood cells

in a way that uses time, money, or effort well with little waste

a hospital room where surgery is performed

food that is natural and not heavily processed

to connect someone by telephone to another person or place