The Vampire Diaries S1E2: English vocabulary

to think carefully about something for a while

a blockage that stops something from moving or flowing normally

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance

extremely ugly or unpleasant

easily upset or offended

moving with quick, light jumps

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

a woman who works on an aircraft helping passengers

an informal, often joking way of saying someone has emotional problems because of a difficult relationship with their mother

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

a person who goes camping

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

about to happen very soon

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

objects made from clay and hardened by heat

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

past tense and past participle of shoot

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to want something very much

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

a person who seeks a deep spiritual connection with God or the universe

a false name used by a writer or performer instead of their real name

to record that you have started work or a shift

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

the act of fastening something with a screw

something that is fake or meant to deceive

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the act of convincing someone to do or believe something

to like something a lot or be very interested in it

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people

used to say you have won or beaten someone

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

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

a threat to kill someone

an important stage or event in a process or development

to come onto the stage in a performance

made dark so that light cannot pass through

covered with small dots or spots

relating to a parent or parents

someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to give something to younger people or the next generation

the time in the evening when it is getting dark

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

the act of building a bridge

to watch carefully for something or someone

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

very strong and violent

made of clay and hardened by heat

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

a person who has power, influence, or control over others, such as a parent, teacher, or boss

a day off from work because you are sick

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a small icy object that moves around the sun and can form a bright tail near it

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

messy or untidy

used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

an informal way to say your younger sister

used to ask someone to wait for a short time