Star Trek S2E4: English vocabulary

pleasant and easy to like

lasting only a very short time

to have a close relationship or connection with something, often so that one changes when the other changes

relating to a galaxy or galaxies

dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

to happen or become real after being expected or planned

in a way that is not obvious or direct

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

not logical or reasonable

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

added to something to make it more complete or useful

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

the quality of not paying enough attention or being careful

to put someone or something in danger

the use or arrangement of instruments or equipment for a specific purpose, especially in science or engineering

a two-masted sailing ship with square sails

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

smiled broadly and happily

the study of correct reasoning

to sit quietly and focus your mind, often for relaxation or spiritual reasons

to live or exist together, especially peacefully

a person who is good at expressing ideas clearly

a sudden heavy attack with guns, shells, or other weapons

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

to steal things from a place, especially during war or a riot

in a confident and courageous way

a misspelling of Homo sapiens, the species that includes modern humans

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

a person or vehicle that carries people or goods from one place to another

relating to planets

moving or walking with quick, light steps

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

kind and wanting to help other people

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

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

to ask for information or details

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

cruel and unfair control by a ruler or government

the act of stopping or controlling something, especially forcefully or by authority

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

a device or part that connects two things, especially in a machine

a person who is thought of as uncivilized or cruel

burning very brightly and strongly

relating to dimensions or to the number of dimensions in a space

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to record that you have started work or a shift

to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

easy to see or notice

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

to make a deal, price, or plan definite and final

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

in a way that is not natural or genuine

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

impossible to defeat or overcome

helpful or good for something; likely to have a positive effect

the most powerful or important person in a group

to read something aloud so other people can hear it

a sudden, temporary increase in electrical voltage

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers

a fact, idea, or statement that is opposite to another one and cannot both be true

never done, seen, or known before

severe physical or mental pain

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to stop working because of a short circuit

a church, especially in Scotland

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things