Fargo S3E5: English vocabulary

the quality of happening or appearing at regular intervals

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration

to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

in a nervous way

clean something with a sponge

a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into

a lively dance with quick, springy steps

a lie or false statement

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

a period of heavy drinking

a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation

the act of attracting someone in a sexual or romantic way

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

careful and persistent effort

a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

the process of finding how much something is worth

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

based on facts rather than opinions or feelings

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

the sides of the face below the eyes

a short, sudden fight, especially one that happens during a war

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

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

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

a large, flat dish used for serving food

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

the act of adding salt to food or water

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

in a way that is part of the basic nature of something

A strong sexual desire for someone

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

to honor an event or place by being present

the act of being dismissed from a job

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

a setback or decline

to search someone’s body by touching their clothes and pockets, especially for weapons or other hidden items

a short, sharp ringing sound

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

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to cut and gather a crop from a field

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

sad because you are alone or feel alone

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to put furniture and other items into a room or house

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

the quality of being new, unusual, or different

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

used to say that something is not important or impressive

the act of fastening something with a screw

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

a dismissive way to say that something is not important or impressive

completely wet

used to show annoyance or frustration

to pretend not to be interested in someone romantically so they want you more

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person with red hair

officially recorded and kept for later use

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something