Death in Paradise S12E1: English vocabulary

an annoying or unpleasant person

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the act of using someone else's words or ideas as your own without giving credit

to spread or cause something to spread

a person who steals from people's pockets or bags in public places

lasting only a very short time

covered with a protective outer layer

in a way that is not obvious or direct

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

a line or fold made by pressing or bending something

done too quickly, often without enough care

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

again, in a new or different way

full of bubbles; fizzy

the final and most important stage or point of something

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something

a small pointed stick used for removing bits of food from between the teeth

possible to do successfully

the woolly coat of a sheep or goat

locked with a key

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

slightly fat in a pleasant way

relating to planets

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

walk with long, confident steps

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

involving fraud or deception

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

an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

to lead a group, team, or project

imagined rather than real

relating to astronomy or space

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to make a word or phrase shorter by leaving out letters or using a shorter form

a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

to throw something with a lot of force

to fail to support or help someone when you should, especially in an informal or disloyal way

the act of remembering something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an official court order that allows police to search a place

very tired and lacking energy

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

to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

having colours that are weak and faded

something that is fake or meant to deceive

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the act of making a calculation or estimate

far away; at a great distance

to do something correctly or in the right way

the police

used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

a scientist who studies stars, planets, and space

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a group of wild boars

moving by making small jumps on one foot

to tell someone to be quiet

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

actively dealing with something or working on it

having been lost or separated for a very long time

to win something easily or by a large margin

steps taken to use the law against someone or to solve a legal problem

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

very upset, angry, or excited