FBI S2E3: English vocabulary

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

a feeling that something good will happen

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a natural ability to learn or do something well

a sudden heavy attack with guns, shells, or other weapons

to speak angrily and at length

funny in a way that makes people laugh

to make something explode

British slang for a pound sterling

continuing without stopping or weakening

an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way

a ball bowled very close to the batsman's feet

an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or annoyance

to hit something quickly with your hand

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

to make someone very interested or curious

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

very unpleasant or disgusting

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a sports league below the top level, especially in baseball

to be included in a particular category, law, or authority

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

to help someone understand something better

a person who stands outside a theater, circus, or similar place and tries to attract customers

having a strong charm that makes people admire and follow you

a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

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

writing, art, or humor that uses exaggeration to criticize people or society

past tense and past participle of shoot

a male donkey

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

a soft, flexible material resembling wool that is used as a filling for mattresses, pillows, and upholstery.

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the installation of cables or a cable system

an FBI or other government detective

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

a person who speaks for a government, organization, or public figure and answers questions from the news media

used to tell someone to ignore or cancel the last thing said

to start again from the beginning after a failure or setback

a phrase used when something loses its meaning or effect because it is translated badly

to speak angrily and at length, often in a loud or uncontrolled way

something that is fake or meant to deceive

showing no kindness or sympathy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

the fact of being connected with a group, organization, or cause

the act of making a calculation or estimate

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to make something secret known publicly

not real, true, or honest; fake

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a group of wild boars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

as usual; as always

to act too quickly without thinking carefully

a list of people or things that need to be watched or checked regularly

time off from work to care for a child or another family member

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

able to be trusted or believed

a person who is represented by an elected official

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

an extra opinion from another expert, especially a doctor

severe physical or mental suffering

to delay dealing with something

to come onto the stage in a performance