Shameless S9E2: English vocabulary

relating to a society, family, or system controlled by men

complete involvement in an activity or experience

a thorny bush, especially a wild rose bush

the act of ending a life painlessly to relieve suffering from a serious illness

practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology

a member of an extinct human species that lived in Europe and parts of Asia long ago

showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress

a person whose job is to join pieces of metal together

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a clear, colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and solvent

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly

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

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

three times

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

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

showing strong religious belief and commitment

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

to make a room, building, or piece of furniture look new again by repairing and updating it

to change the structure or style of a room or building

a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

a twisting force that makes something turn

the sides of the face below the eyes

to be useful or help

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

an excited, informal way of saying yes

a large, flat dish used for serving food

a person who looks after children for a short time while their parents are away

making you feel calm and relaxed

the act of pulling something tight

a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

to make something four times as large or as much

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

an old term for a sexually transmitted disease

to search through trash for useful or valuable things

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to talk in a casual, lively way

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

dead, in a respectful way

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to indicate or suggest something

to transfer property or rights to someone else by signing a document

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

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

a state in which different forces or influences are balanced

imagined rather than real

a small, soft, orange fruit with a sweet taste

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

to record that you have started work or a shift

able to be used in a particular situation; relevant or suitable

a child or young person with an unusually high level of skill or talent

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

the need for quick action

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

the Moon’s phase when half of it is lit and it is getting smaller

to do something very well and succeed impressively

the usual price or pay for something

a pair of people who are always arguing or fighting

to make the standards for something less strict