House S3E6: English vocabulary

the last part of the large intestine, just before the anus

a substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen

to make something wider or more open, or become wider or more open

to gradually become less strong, bright, or active

to give a false or self-serving reason for something you did or felt

the tube that food goes through from the throat to the stomach

respectful behavior that shows you accept someone else's authority or status

to completely cover or surround something, often suddenly

to change up and down irregularly

to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

the area between a person's legs where the legs join the body

a type of cancer that starts in the cells covering organs or body surfaces

clean something with a sponge

a common viral infection that can cause cold sores or genital sores

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a medical treatment that removes waste from the blood when the kidneys cannot do it properly

bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor

a member of an extinct human species that lived in Europe and parts of Asia long ago

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a clear fluid in the body that helps fight infection and carries white blood cells

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

to breathe air out of your lungs

a stand that holds a candle

a confident, often slightly arrogant way of walking or behaving

to raise your shoulders to show that you do not know, do not care, or cannot answer

present from birth

to make something weaker, less effective, or less clear

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

in a way that is not correct or proper

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

extremely overweight, especially in a way that affects health

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

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

a person or thing that picks something up or gathers it

a tough, flexible tissue in the body, found in places like the nose, ears, and joints

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to spread out and gradually disappear

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing

a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available

to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

a small flute with a high sound, used especially in marching bands

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

swollen and uncomfortable, especially because of gas or fluid

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a serious bacterial infection that is usually spread through sexual contact

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

the external sex organs

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

the study of correct reasoning

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

calm and controlled, especially after strong emotion

the state of being forgotten or no longer remembered

the scientific study of language and how it works

a very large African animal that lives in and near rivers and lakes

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a small, tight group or mass of things

locked with a key

covered with leaves or having many leaves

a man who gives sperm to help someone have a baby

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

to compete with someone for something

to hit or push with the head or horns

a rough calculation or guess of the size, amount, or cost of something

a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink