Spartacus S1E7: English vocabulary

very large or great; seeming to have no limit

with great attention, interest, or enthusiasm

a ghost or spirit

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

the quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable

dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

pleasant and enjoyable

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

full of joy; very happy and cheerful

the relationship between people who are related by birth or marriage

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a woman who is a priest in some religions or in a religious cult

dressed in something, or covered with something

a very large crowd or group of people

very ugly, frightening, or shocking

not sensible; likely to cause problems or harm

a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

used to emphasize that a very large number of people are included

to take over an important role or position, especially with the responsibilities that come with it

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

at the same time that something else is happening

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to boast or talk too proudly about yourself or something you have

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a bet on the result of something

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

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

about to happen very soon

to look at something with attention or wonder

an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

the most important or leading position

strong, active, and full of energy

lack of good sense or good judgment

to hold on tightly to someone or something

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

a large amount of money, especially one that costs a lot

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

a long, thin fish that looks like a snake

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of increasing gradually

not correct, suitable, or acceptable

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

to come together again after being apart

moving or able to move people strongly

the final part of a long or difficult process, especially one that is unpleasant

to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

an official who represents their government in a foreign city and helps citizens there

to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or tragic way

the state of being kept somewhere and not allowed to leave

soon; after a short time

without paying anything

a task or project that takes a lot of effort

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

a religious ceremony or formal act

to rest on one or both knees

a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak

to take a number or amount away from another number or amount

covered with small dots or spots

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

deserving praise, help, or respect

to take part in something together with other people

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

bad luck or an unlucky event

having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

people who have little money or wealth