Star Trek S1E26: English vocabulary

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

relating to animals or the study of animals

a person who settles in a new colony or area

to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

able to damage or destroy materials or skin by chemical action

in a way that shows curiosity or interest

to collect or gather a large amount of something over time

the process of covering something with a thin layer of metal

perfect or without faults

a soldier or guard whose job is to keep watch

a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a number or amount that is close to the real one but not exact

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

food or other things that help a person or animal grow and stay healthy

to break into small pieces or parts

very disgusting or unpleasant

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

damage caused when metal slowly breaks down, often because of rust or chemicals

smiled broadly and happily

having long, thick, untidy hair or fur

in a confident and courageous way

in a way that follows clear reasoning and makes sense

locked with a key

to light something up or make it brighter

at the moment something or someone is seen; immediately when seen

the late hours of the night

the act of pulling something tight

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

in a way that is true or accepted everywhere, or by everyone

A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

a chemical element needed by the body in very small amounts

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to move toward the same point or place

an illness caused by too much exposure to radiation

to establish something again after it has stopped or been lost

a large container used for holding liquids

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

the act of creating or performing something without preparing it in advance

past tense and past participle of shoot

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

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

a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

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

used to say that something is not surprising

not obvious; hidden or not shown openly

the ability to know or understand something quickly without thinking it through

no longer modern, useful, or accepted

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

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

a chemical element used as fuel in nuclear power and weapons

the quality of not bragging about your abilities or achievements

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

a feeling of hostility or resentment toward someone

causing worry, sadness, or pain

a living thing, or a type of living thing

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

severe physical or mental pain

be related to something or fit in with it

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

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

a church, especially in Scotland

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to bend or twist out of shape

a fixed limit on the number or amount of something allowed or required