The Walking Dead S11E12: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to be enough for a need or purpose

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

a soldier in the cavalry or another military unit

the act of moving along without using power

a system of government or organization with many rules and officials

relating to office work, especially routine tasks like filing and answering phones

the distant past

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

looking for someone or something, often in a sneaky or predatory way

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

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

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

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

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

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

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a harsh scolding or reprimand

a long trip through Europe, especially one taken by a young person as part of their education

practical knowledge about how to deal with real-life situations

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

a facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction

something that happens by chance, with no skill or planning involved

to make someone feel excited and eager

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to expect something or think it will happen

a humorous or informal way of saying death

a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to catch a fish by winding in the fishing line

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

a large group of insects flying or moving together

to divide people or things into pairs

to make a sudden small movement, or to move with sudden small movements

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to stop yourself from showing a strong feeling or doing something you want to do

to move around quickly and busily

a dishonest or unprincipled person

very serious and worrying

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a detailed plan for building something

the top part of a hill

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

to support a claim with facts or proof

a friendly way to address a man or boy

it is likely that something will happen or be true

an area with railway tracks where trains are stored, sorted, or repaired

to find your way from one place to another

a meal where people serve themselves from a range of dishes

a device on a fishing rod used for winding and unwinding the line

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

a narrow strip of water between two larger areas of water

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

done in a quiet, secret way

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting

used to talk about an earlier time in the past