Person of Interest S3E3: English vocabulary

to make someone feel extreme fear

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

friendly teasing or joking talk

great beauty, size, or importance that is impressive

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

the fact of being a father

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

a small bird with a short tail and a loud song

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

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

a rich and powerful person, especially in business

careful and persistent effort

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a short sleep or nap

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

to seem to return to life after being thought dead

locked with a key

careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

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

suitable or appropriate for a particular situation

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

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

to lead a group, team, or project

to try to seem normal, successful, or respectable when things are not really that way

a company that exists only on paper and has little or no real business activity

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

affected by alcohol or drugs

more than is expected or required

when a difficult or emotional situation has calmed down

to make someone feel excited and eager

to expect something or think it will happen

clothes, especially formal or stylish clothes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

relating to stars

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

the long tube in your body that takes food from the stomach and absorbs nutrients

the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a picture, description, or portrayal of someone or something

To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

to get closer to someone or something, especially while chasing or searching

a bag used to carry a dead body

a business that sells items by auction

an official record of a person's borrowing and payment history

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a person who gives money, time, or help to support good causes

toward or to the side

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a file that gives basic information about a software program or project

from the very beginning

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

to a degree that is enough or acceptable

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to speak or act more quickly

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

having many bends or turns

a small bird that eats seeds and often sings