The Rookie S2E3: English vocabulary

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

the mechanism inside a clock

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

making quick, sharp movements

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

moving with quick, light jumps

containing salt or tasting like salt

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to be very good or impressive

to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

to hit or push with the head or horns

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a small antelope that runs very fast and lives in Africa and Asia

to organize people or resources for a purpose

not clear, sharp, or easy to see

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

a place where people get massages, especially one that may be linked to illegal sex work

to honor an event or place by being present

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

a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to shoot someone and kill them

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

the main leader of a village or local community

cause something to improve a lot

to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the process of starting a computer

to reach a decision or agreement

a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

a big difference between two things

used to say that something is not surprising

to try something in a small way to see if it will work or be accepted

to let someone go free from control or pressure

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

something that gives you a strong push or motivation to act

to think that something is probably true or will happen

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

a group of wild boars

a red wine from the Bordeaux region of France

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to say that an attempt was not successful

the process of trying to understand or solve something

to not make something seem less good, exciting, or impressive

a date that two couples go on together

a poker hand with two different pairs of cards

to inspect a small number of things to check for problems

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to move restlessly or awkwardly from side to side

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

toward or to the side

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

a person who sells illegal drugs

a person who is lazy and avoids work

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to want to join in or be included in something

to move upward so that part of clothing no longer stays in place

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

morally good and fair; doing what is right

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning