The Sopranos S2E10: English vocabulary

a small pale insect that lives in large colonies and eats wood

causing a lot of pain or suffering

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

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

a small firework that makes a loud bang when it explodes

covered with a protective outer layer

having no name; not identified by name

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a phrase, idea, or remark that has been used so often it is no longer original

making quick, sharp movements

an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

an offensive exclamation used to show annoyance or frustration

the round part of the eye

the sides of the face below the eyes

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink

to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

strong and solid-looking; broad and muscular

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

the official in charge of a harbor

the branch of medicine that deals with mental illness and emotional disorders

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

becoming weaker or less active

to show strong contempt for someone or something

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

very angry, upset, or excited

the act of leaving a place

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

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

past tense and past participle of shoot

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

to break into small pieces or fall apart

to land or settle lightly on something

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

practical knowledge about how to deal with real-life situations

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

the act of fastening something with a screw

A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

a brief remark that gives someone useful advice or a warning

a group of people who are likely to have a bad influence on someone

to expect something or think it will happen

to fall or move down heavily and loosely

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

far away; at a great distance

used to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it

a singer with the highest female vocal range

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

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

unfinished things that still need attention

to ignore something wrong on purpose

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

a group of wild boars

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic