Bridgerton S2E3: English vocabulary

behaving in a rude, rough, or socially unacceptable way

showing a sly, wicked, or mischievous quality

a very steep cliff or rock face

an unmarried woman, especially one considered unlikely to marry

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

strong dislike or hostility between people or groups

a decoration shaped like a rose or a small cluster of flowers

very important and likely to have a big effect on the future

a plant with fragrant flowers that grow in a tight cluster

friendly and pleasant

a joke or playful remark

a person or group that decides a dispute or settles an argument

the meat of a deer

to cause serious damage to something

to cause something to happen or exist

ruthless and intensely competitive

something that is not important or valuable

to reveal private or secret information

the chest, especially when thought of as the place where feelings are held

to make someone extremely angry

good at noticing small details

to make something look more attractive by adding decorative details

a magical or medicinal drink or liquid

more able or skilled than someone or something else

used to emphasize something, often in a strong or negative way

pain or discomfort in your stomach after eating

very attracted to someone, often in a romantic way

a person who expects good things and believes the future will be positive

careful judgment about what is sensible and safe

to supervise students during an exam

a person from Britain

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

to go beyond what is usual, expected, or possible

a short break or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

the state of being fixed or made firm

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

pleasant and enjoyable

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

a British noble rank below an earl and above a baron

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

to force someone out of a position, job, or place

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

a short pause in activity or noise

a hammer with a large, usually wooden head

a book or system for recording financial accounts

to a very great degree; extremely

to make someone feel shocked, upset, or disappointed

a bush with sweet-smelling purple, pink, or white flowers

a public walkway, especially one by the sea or along a river

to sit quietly and focus your mind, often for relaxation or spiritual reasons

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

a small bird with a pleasant song

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

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

the period when two people are getting to know each other before marriage or a long-term relationship

clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

in an intelligent, skillful, or effective way

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

decorative stitching made with thread and a needle on cloth

the title or form of address used for a lord

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a sudden, brief burst of wind

something that is hard to understand or explain

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

the right of one thing to be considered before another because it is more important or comes first

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

very fierce, violent, or aggressive

attractive, stylish, and confident

a feeling of not being satisfied with your situation

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

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

the state of being alone, often by choice

to honor an event or place by being present