The Vampire Diaries S4E8: English vocabulary

caring more about other people than about yourself

the act of leaving something out, especially by mistake

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a small axe with a short handle

something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty

making quick, sharp movements

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

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

informal talk that is typical of men and may not interest women

using these words or actions to make something official

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

to fail after starting well

moving quickly with light, springy steps

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

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

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

the killing of a person as part of a religious ritual

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to block or close something with bricks

a respectful way to address a king or other male ruler

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

a chance to start again without being affected by past problems

to stop arguing or fighting and become friendly again

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

casual conversation between women or girls, especially about personal topics

used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

a title given to members of the clergy.

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

a mythical person who changes into a wolf, usually at full moon

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

including everything; in total

to squeeze or pack into a small space

to fall asleep suddenly because you are very tired or have had too much alcohol

the act of putting things into bags or packages

from the very beginning

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse

to pretend to agree with or help with something

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

the state of being more powerful or important than others

deserving praise, help, or respect

the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

a type of American whiskey made from corn

as; in the same way that

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

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a medicine or treatment that helps cure a problem or illness

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to some extent; fairly

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

referring to one person or thing, not more than one

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

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

a casual way to say goodbye

having a ring or rings around it

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

using the exact meaning of words, without exaggeration or metaphor

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

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

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a very short period of time