S.W.A.T. S6E8: English vocabulary

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

flavored with curry

having a good reputation and deserving trust

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

make small cuts or grooves in something

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

in a way that shows you know something is true or wrong

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

to hurt or punish someone in return for something they did to you

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you

preserved in vinegar or salty water

the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

a fruit with green flesh and a rough skin, often eaten in salads or on toast

a branch of mathematics that uses derivatives and integrals to study change and motion

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

showing hate or strong dislike

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to hit something quickly with your hand

a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

making a deep, loud sound

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a group of people sent to kill someone

to keep talking for a long time in a boring or annoying way

a difference from what is normal, expected, or allowed

a person who is paid to kill someone

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

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

to indicate or suggest something

to think of someone or something in a particular way

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

used at the end of a sentence to check that someone is following or agrees

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, especially a rabbit, for living in

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

very tired and lacking energy

a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

over a long period of time, especially when thinking about the future

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

made of a strong brown paper used for folders, envelopes, and parcels

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

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

the person who is in charge of a company, hotel, team, or other organization

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to take action and become more involved or helpful

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

toward or to the side

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

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

in a way that shows criticism or careful judgment

to transport goods by truck

to use something as the basis for something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

a request for an extra performance at the end of a concert or show

at the beginning; originally

dark circles or bruising under the eyes

to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone