Star Trek S1E2: English vocabulary

a long, low ship used in the past, often moved by oars

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

think about something carefully, especially before making a decision

gloomy, dull, and unpleasant

the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape

relating to the planet Mars or to imagined life there

the state of being forgotten or no longer remembered

in a confident and courageous way

in a way that uses science or scientific methods

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

to hit something quickly with your hand

to make someone very interested or curious

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

careful because something may be dangerous or cause problems

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

not unusual; ordinary or very common

a random choice or selection

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to change something so it looks better or different, often in a dishonest way

an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

the right side of a ship or aircraft when you are facing forward

a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

the period of life between childhood and adulthood

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

the officer who is second in command on a ship or aircraft

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

producing fruit

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

something that is not possible or not acceptable

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

a ship used to carry soldiers or military supplies

in a blunt or direct way

to phone several people one after another

a short report that gives the latest information about a project or situation

a church, especially in Scotland

too rude, harsh, or unnecessary

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to bend or twist out of shape

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

as; in the same way that

a teenager

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

a device or app that helps you find your way

a strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit

the part of a boat or ship used for steering

used to praise or encourage someone, especially a boy or man

to tell someone officially or formally about something

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

a casual way to say goodbye

very tired

to comfort someone who is sad or upset

having a ring or rings around it

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

to be controlled or affected by something

a small performance or puzzle using playing cards

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

trained to react in a particular way

to examine something carefully, especially by feeling or using a tool

made by chemical processes rather than found in nature

protection from being punished, sued, or forced to do something

a disruption of peace, order, or quiet

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

to give an official decision or judgment

strange or unusual in a way that attracts attention

an introduction that helps people get used to a new job, school, or place

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

to stretch out your hand to take or touch something

to ignore something or pay no attention to it