The Boys S3E5: English vocabulary

dried out and shriveled

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

to drink something in small amounts

a thin round metal plate that makes a loud ringing sound when hit

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a thin strip of wood or metal used in a bed, blind, or similar object

too large or too small compared with something else

a rude word for the buttocks

too young to be allowed to do something by law

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to close or squeeze tightly

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

a large French country house or castle

the act of combing hair

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the light that comes from stars

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a sharp bend or twist in something that should be straight

the quality of being able to last a long time without wearing out or breaking

a return of a disease or bad habit after a period of improvement

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a thick wool fabric used for making warm clothes

unwillingness to accept people or ideas that are different from your own

a person or thing that chases something

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

moving with quick, light jumps

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

to pull something back or back in

very important to the success or result of something

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

about to reach an important new stage or change

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

describing a disease or tumor that is likely to spread and can cause death

very unpleasant or disgusting

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

having abilities or strength far beyond what is normal for people

the quality of not thinking you are more important than other people

a bet on the result of something

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

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

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

becoming weaker or less active

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to describe people who are united and facing a problem or enemy together

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

to lead a group, team, or project

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

the act of building or putting something up

imagined rather than real

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

the process of starting a computer

almost; very nearly

kept secret or not yet made public

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

very worried, upset, or excited, and unable to think or act calmly

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

to do the difficult or necessary work needed to make a change or solve a problem

a circle or chain of flowers, leaves, or other decorations used as a decoration or worn on the head

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

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

used to give a reason or explanation