Monk S2E6: English vocabulary

a later stage in someone’s life or career when they start doing something new

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

the life or world believed to exist after death

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to be in charge of a meeting, court case, or ceremony

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

a sudden feeling of fear

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

very frightened

a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

actively dealing with something or working on it

very angry or annoyed

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

move around in a circle or orbit

to force a door or other barrier open by kicking it hard

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a bomb hidden in a car and set to explode

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

to stop something from happening or continuing

to make a group of people separate and go away

as; in the same way that

a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to join a group, place, or activity again

to some extent; fairly

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

moving or happening quickly

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

to become healthier or improve

a short metal pin or bolt that sticks out from a surface

having a ring or rings around it

a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

very strong anger

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a very short period of time

the school year after first grade and before third grade

a knife used for cutting and preparing food in the kitchen

almost, but not completely

a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas

to show or describe something in a particular way

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

used to praise a performance or show approval

to understand something the wrong way

to depend on someone or something and trust that they will help or happen

a short break from an activity or discussion

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

more correct or more suitable

to support something by placing something under or against it

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

the main business and shopping area of a city

the crime of killing one person by another

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

to give evidence in court as a witness