Spartacus S2E3: English vocabulary

destined to happen; controlled by fate

to flow slowly through small holes or a porous material

dried out and shriveled

the state of being controlled by someone else, especially as a slave

too interested in other people's private matters

a woman who is in charge of a hospital or similar institution

a gentle, loving touch or stroke

polite and respectful toward other people

to make a fire stop burning

to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick

to stop something from continuing, especially a feeling, protest, or attack

the act of making a sound or device silent

cruel or unfair treatment of someone or something

showing disrespect or contempt

to make someone legally or morally required to do something

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

a soft ointment used to soothe or heal skin

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

the state of being controlled by someone else, especially as a slave

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

to take part in something

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

very unpleasant, ugly, or disgusting

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

deeply religious and devoted to God

the land along the sea; the coast

a plant disease that causes leaves, flowers, or crops to wither and die

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing

to crowd or gather closely together

to try to get someone’s approval by praising them too much

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

very bright and full of light

a large, destructive fire

to make someone very angry or annoyed

made invalid or no longer legally effective

a very large crowd or group of people

a period of staying awake, especially to watch, pray, or wait for news

to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

to become dry, weak, and shriveled, especially because of heat or lack of water

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

locked with a key

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

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

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

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

among ordinary people, especially in public life

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

the life or world believed to exist after death

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

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

to a lesser degree; not as much

to make or become darker

to show strong contempt for someone or something

to keep something for yourself, especially unfairly

a poisonous liquid or substance that some animals inject with a bite or sting

showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

the act of lighting something or making it bright

to provide clothes for someone

to indicate or suggest something

to start burning, or make something start burning

moving quickly with light, springy steps

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

concerned with everyday life, money, and practical matters rather than religion or spiritual things

arguing or fighting angrily

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

to praise or flatter someone too much, usually to get favor or advantage