Young Sheldon S5E9: English vocabulary

a whole number with no fractions or decimals

a sudden rise in the price of something caused by excited buying

to make something sharp or sharper

people who are unusually short because of dwarfism

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

relating to harmony in music or sound

a person who lives in a free, unconventional way, especially an artist

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

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

the use of psychological techniques to influence or control someone’s thoughts or behavior

waste that comes out of the body through the bowels

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

the stage in life when a child's body begins to change into an adult body

an official who makes decisions in a game such as cricket or baseball

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot someone as a form of execution

in a strange or unusual way

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

to take an exam, test, or class again after failing or missing it

used to say that something is not important or impressive

the act of fastening something with a screw

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

a dismissive way to say that something is not important or impressive

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the process of making a surface or material smooth

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

a large glove worn by a baseball catcher to catch the ball

a group of wild boars

a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

to leave the ground and begin flying

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

the start of something, especially something bad or unpleasant

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to stop paying attention and let your mind wander

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

a large glove with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers, used for catching a ball or for warmth

a spring flower with bright, cup-shaped blooms

staying green all year and not losing its leaves in winter

in a fresh or newly made way

a person known for great wisdom

to form into curls or ringlets

a narrow valley, especially in northern England

a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

soft and light, with a lot of small loose fibers or air in it

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

used to tell someone not to worry or feel under pressure

a person or thing that stops or defeats something, especially in a forceful way

very loud and forceful

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a building site or in a factory

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

a party held at or around a swimming pool

a drink, especially one that is not water

a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation

a word that has the same ending sound as another word

to do or carry out a plan, order, or task

the act of pitching a baseball

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

to refuse to do or accept something

an informal, friendly greeting

easy to understand or accept

to have your home in a particular place

more correct or more suitable