House S3E9: English vocabulary

the act of making someone pay a fine

to injure someone very badly, often permanently

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

extremely painful or hard to endure

the quality of being stiff, fixed, or unwilling to change

a disease that causes spots or pustules on the skin, such as chickenpox or smallpox

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

obscene language, behavior, or images

showing disrespect or contempt

the state of being full or complete

the part at the back of the eye that senses light and sends visual signals to the brain

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

a serious illness that can affect many parts of the body

to settle in a place and take control of it, especially by sending people there to live

the legal responsibility of caring for someone, especially a child

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

to make someone feel extreme fear

to delay something until a later time

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

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

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

to speak angrily and at length

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

making quick, sharp movements

to send out light, heat, or energy

the behavior of pretending to have beliefs or standards that your actions do not match

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

affecting an entire system, not just one part

a close-fitting cover for a knife, sword, or similar object

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

a humorous phrase for surgery

something that makes someone feel less worried or afraid

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

shameless boldness

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a legal arrangement in which one parent has the right to care for a child after a divorce or separation

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

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

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

if a young animal imprints on someone or something, it starts to treat that as its parent

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

the glamour and excitement of a big city or show business

a substance that gives color to paint, ink, or other materials

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to remove or block parts of a book, film, message, or other content because they are considered offensive or dangerous

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

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business

a small animal that lives near water and eats fish

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

to persuade or influence someone to do something

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

the act of fastening something with a screw

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

used to introduce a good point or advantage in a bad situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

showing or based on a difference

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines

something that is not possible or not acceptable

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to be released from prison or another place of confinement

an informal way of greeting someone and asking what has happened recently in their life

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting