The Vampire Diaries S1E12: English vocabulary

the act of lending something to someone

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

to make something move in a different direction

moving or walking with quick, light steps

using statistics or based on statistical data

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

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 board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to completely get rid of something bad or unwanted

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

the main sports team that represents a school or college

the practice of keeping people or things separate from others

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

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

the act of fastening something with a screw

the main stem of a plant

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

suddenly and without warning

used to give a reason or explanation

not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

without paying anything

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

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

a person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the act of tricking someone, or the fact of being tricked

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

something added to make an outfit look better or work better

a trip taken by car for pleasure, often over a long distance

to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

to mention a source, fact, or example to support what you are saying or writing

not natural, normal, or expected; strange in a way that makes you uneasy

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly

a woman who is sexually attracted to women

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

very loud and forceful

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

an urgent or emotional request for help, mercy, or support

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

a device with a needle that shows direction, especially magnetic north

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

made or shaped in a particular way

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

a business that sells insurance policies

slanted or not level

under a curse; believed to be harmed by magic

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

a small watch that you carry in a pocket

a political community or state, especially one based on the common good

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

something that is not important or impressive

to move closer to someone or something without being noticed

joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

a strong, unhealthy focus on a person or thing

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage