Person of Interest S5E3: English vocabulary

the sharp part on the back of a bee, wasp, or similar insect that can sting

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

connected with adoption; having been adopted

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

locked with a key

used to say that something has some good or interesting parts, even if it is not very good overall

to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

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

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

guns that are small enough to be carried and used by one person

becoming weaker or less active

a natural liking for or connection with someone or something

the act of moving something on wheels

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

to indicate or suggest something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

cause something to improve a lot

the owner of a business, especially a small one

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person, group, or animal that enters a place by force or without permission

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

almost; very nearly

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

to be able to deal with a difficult situation

a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

likely to happen or be experienced

to make something secret known publicly

nervous and unable to relax

used to give a reason or explanation

money, especially a large amount of it

coated or mixed with sugar

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the act of controlling or having power over people or things

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

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

a secret kept by a government

a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

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

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

a university degree you earn after a bachelor's degree

to push or squeeze something into a space that is too small

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

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

having many small holes or dents on the surface

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

having many bends or turns

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

the colored part of the eye around the pupil

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

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

to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle

a small bird that eats seeds and often sings

as; in the same way that

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a card that lets you open a door or enter a secure place

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a question or statement that is meant to be solved as a game or puzzle

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it