Grey's Anatomy S3E17: English vocabulary

to stop doing or using something all at once, especially an addictive habit

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

to satisfy a craving or need

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

high blood pressure

a group of wild boars

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

a place where donated blood is collected, tested, and stored for later use

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

an organ in the body that is needed to stay alive

very angry or annoyed

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

very good or impressive

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

used to show approval or encouragement

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

deserving praise, help, or respect

to speak or act more quickly

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

as; in the same way that

in Chinese philosophy, one of the two opposite forces in the universe, linked with darkness, passivity, and the moon

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

a close emotional or physical relationship between people

done in a quiet, secret way

the study of the structure of the bodies of people and animals

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

an official card or document that shows who someone is

a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound, or about 28.35 grams

to some extent; fairly

a short pole with a flat blade, used for moving a small boat or canoe

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

a casual way to say goodbye

having a ring or rings around it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to say that you are doing something as a precaution

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

a chemical element used by living things and found in bones, teeth, and rocks

a very short period of time

a disease that affects the heart

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

to stop working or functioning

serious injury to the brain that affects how it works

a raised structure used in religious ceremonies

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

relating to surgery or used during surgery

to clean up a liquid spill by wiping it away

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

a student or trainee who works to gain experience, often for little or no pay

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

more correct or more suitable

a small fault or imperfection in something

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

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

at the front of something or someone

used to say that something happens or is done each day

the next occasion; the time after this one

to have confidence in someone or something

to appear or arrive, especially when expected

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

to become an adult

pretty or attractive

something that exists or happens and is noticeable or unusual

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

allowed to do or receive something because you meet the rules or requirements

to make pain, stress, or a problem less severe