The Blacklist S8E16: English vocabulary

the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

to make someone extremely angry

having the outer husk or shell removed

a playful skip or jump

able to notice small differences and make careful judgments

very thorough and complete

a comment or post that reveals an important part of a story, movie, or game before you see it

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person or thing that changes something

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

a person who feels different from the people around them and does not fit in easily

in a deep, peaceful sleep

to happen or come before something else in time, order, or position

depending on someone or something for help or support

to express something in a particular way

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

having enough water in your body

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to notice or understand the difference between things

something extra that is not needed

kept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

great courage and bravery in danger or difficult situations

to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

the act of including something as part of a larger whole

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a humorous phrase for surgery

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

used to strongly say that what you are saying is true

to avoid being noticed or attracting attention

a person who is very skilled at something

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to talk in a casual, lively way

to fall forward and land face first

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

a large payment or benefits given to an executive when they leave a company, especially after a takeover or dismissal

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

to criticize or attack someone together with other people

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

the state of being alone, often by choice

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to move backward suddenly after hitting something hard

the glamour and excitement of a big city or show business

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

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to record that you have started work or a shift

a way of earning the money you need to live

a strong desire for something, especially food or a drug

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to seem reasonable or consistent

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

done or happening out of public view, especially secretly

unfinished things that still need attention

personal belongings, especially ones you carry with you

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

to suddenly become very angry or upset

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

a person's belongings, especially the ones they take with them when traveling or moving

a warning that the following part will reveal important plot details