Spartacus S3E3: English vocabulary

the front edge of a step or stair

full of trouble, danger, or difficulty

a large wooden barrel used for storing drinks, especially wine or beer

destined to happen; controlled by fate

covered or hidden so that you cannot see it clearly

a very bad or cruel person

to confuse or surprise someone greatly

using only a small amount of something; careful not to waste it

alert and paying close attention to what is happening

more able or skilled than someone or something else

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

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

cruel or unfair treatment of someone or something

too great or shocking to be described

shaped by hammering, especially metal

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

deliberately avoid someone or something

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

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

food or other things that help a person or animal grow and stay healthy

a strong, smooth material made from animal skin and used for writing or books in the past

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

a person or thing that eats

the act of moving along without using power

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

something that makes someone feel less worried or afraid

blood, especially when it is seen after violence or an accident

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

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

to make something sharp or sharper

deeply affected by something bad or upsetting

the quality of being divine or godlike

not necessary; able to be avoided

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

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

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

to make or become darker

in a way that is wrong or not intended; by mistake

to honor an event or place by being present

stupid, pointless, or not sensible

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

to indicate or suggest something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to sit or rest on something, especially a branch or bar

arguing or fighting angrily

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to lift something to a higher position

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

not kind; showing a lack of care or sympathy

a sweet liquid made by flowers that insects and birds feed on

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

to cut something off or separate it by force

used to say that one choice is clearly better or more certain than the others

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

a person who makes and repairs metal objects, especially by heating and hammering iron

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

covered with wool or with a soft, wool-like coat

a short, relaxed walk

to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

without paying anything

to give an old item to a store as part of the payment for a new one

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

very strong anger

the criminal world, especially organized crime

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

bad luck or an unlucky event

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

directed toward the outside; on the outside rather than inside

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport