Fargo S4E2: English vocabulary

the use of force or pressure to get something

the ninth sign of the zodiac, represented by an archer

a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking of the head, often in a car accident

in a steady, regular rhythm

to eat something quickly and noisily

a colorless chemical used to preserve biological samples and make plastics and resins

a soft, friable earth, clay, or soil.

a person who strongly dislikes or refuses to accept people with different beliefs, opinions, or identities

to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is

the bending or curving of something under pressure

a small parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

a soft, low, continuous sound

the act of adding numbers or amounts together

to move or dance in a relaxed way to music

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

to make something more noticeable or important

a gemstone with a milky look that can show flashes of color

an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died

a book or pad of blank pages for drawing sketches

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

to make a dull, heavy sound

darkness or a dark, gloomy atmosphere

to officially take and use something, especially property or supplies, for a particular purpose

impressive and dignified in appearance or style

relating to epilepsy

lasting for a long time; not easily changed or forgotten

to breathe air out of your lungs

a place where animals are killed for meat

showing disrespect or contempt

running away suddenly and quickly

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

the lower part of the leg, especially between the knee and the ankle

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt

quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or fight back

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

a sudden short attack or movement into another place, especially across a border

to delay or slow something down

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

happening too soon, too early, or at a bad time

the ending of a job or other relationship, often with money paid to the person leaving

something said or done to make someone angry or upset, often on purpose

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

the act of lending something to someone

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a person whose job is to carry out a death sentence

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

the hard surface that covers a road, path, or area

a small axe with a short handle

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

the sides of the face below the eyes

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

a difference between two things that should match

a small old-fashioned sweet, often flavored with fruit

in a way that uses science or scientific methods

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

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

to make something sharp or sharper

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

having raised ridges or lines

one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

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

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

the belief that the positions of the stars and planets can affect people’s lives and personalities

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a ghostly woman said to appear in white clothes

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

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