The Sopranos S5E4: English vocabulary

a person who expects people to act mainly out of self-interest and does not trust their sincerity

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person or thing that changes something

pain or discomfort in your stomach after eating

to push or touch someone or something gently

someone who knows a lot about a subject, especially art, food, or wine

covered with a protective outer layer

a person who has very strict moral or religious beliefs, especially about pleasure and sex

birds kept for food, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys

a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne

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

to delay or slow something down

a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks

a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

an alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water

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

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

a stick with a support at the top that helps someone walk

the act of lending something to someone

causing emotional pain or upset

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the quality of being holy or sacred

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

typical of the middle class, especially in a way that seems conventional or materialistic

a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

locked with a key

showing hate or strong dislike

great influence or power, especially in politics or business

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a woman who works on an aircraft helping passengers

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

very unpleasant or disgusting

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

buy insurance for something or someone

the end of a period when something is valid or can be used

a horse with white patches and another color

A strong sexual desire for someone

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

a form of oxygen with three atoms in each molecule

the act of being dismissed from a job

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

looking or sounding like a king or queen; grand and dignified

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

weapons that can kill or destroy very large numbers of people

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

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

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a short, interesting story about a real person or event

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the intestines

the long ridge under a ship or boat that runs along the bottom and helps support it

not very serious or important; something to stay calm about

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say you accept a bad or awkward situation

used to say that something is not believable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a singer with the highest female vocal range

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

suddenly and without warning