Tracker S1E6: English vocabulary

done too quickly and without enough thought

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

officially recorded and kept for later use

a group of wild boars

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

a person or thing that catches something

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

to make a short, informal visit

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

to wait before doing something

a person who travels regularly between home and work

to submit something, such as a request or application

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a person who defends or represents the rights of others

deserving praise, help, or respect

to speak or act more quickly

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

as; in the same way that

a place where stray or unwanted animals are cared for until they are adopted

carefully planned or done on purpose

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

using irony

a small shell-less land mollusk that moves slowly and leaves a trail of slime

a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

preserved or sold in bottles

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

the most likely or sensible choice

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

to begin living in a new home

so bright that it is hard to see

an informal way of saying how are you

a set of connected computers and software that work together

a natural feeling or reaction that makes you act without thinking

completely the same; identical

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

a place where people play golf

the killing of many people in a cruel or violent way

showing that you approve of someone or something

a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

relating to molecules

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to a very great degree; more than is acceptable

to block a road, passage, or area so people or traffic cannot go through

the evening of the next day

a heavy silver-white metal that is liquid at room temperature

the process of repairing and updating a building or room

a private road or path from the street to a house or garage

an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

a polite way to say you do not want something

to move closer to someone or something without being noticed

a light perfume, especially one for men

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

more correct or more suitable

a place where coins are made

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

the previous time something happened or was done

the goods a business has in stock to sell

to build or erect something

something small that shows or proves something, or is given as a sign of goodwill

to appear or arrive, especially when expected

very close and personal

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult