swimmingly
in a very smooth and successful way
Episode vocabulary
The Blacklist Season 1 Episode 1: English vocabulary
Season 1 Episode 12013DramaCrimeMystery
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obligate
to make someone legally or morally required to do something
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
comforter
a thick warm cover for a bed, filled with soft material
rhythmically
in a steady, regular rhythm
clank
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
ratchet
a device that lets a wheel or part move in one direction only
overestimate
to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is
innkeeper
a person who owns or runs an inn or small hotel
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
concierge
a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
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copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
urinary
relating to the urinary system or urine
slat
a thin strip of wood or metal used in a bed, blind, or similar object
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
yearn
to want something very much, especially something you have lost or cannot have
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
certify
to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable
blanketing
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
honk
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice