adulterate
to make something impure or lower in quality by adding a harmful or cheaper substance
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Medium S4E13: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 13CrimeDramaMystery
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creasing
the process of becoming wrinkled or folded
adulteration
the act of making food, drink, or another product less pure or lower in quality by adding something else
optometry
the profession of testing eyesight and fitting glasses or contact lenses
astigmatism
a common eye condition that makes things look blurry or distorted
relaxant
a substance that helps the body or muscles relax
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
optically
in a way that relates to sight, lenses, or vision
optometrist
a person who tests eyesight and helps people choose glasses or contact lenses
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
immaterial
not important or relevant in a particular situation
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cloaking
the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected
reliever
a person or thing that makes pain, stress, or difficulty less severe
gelatin
a tasteless substance made from collagen, used in cooking to make jelly and other foods firm
anthrax
a serious disease that affects humans and animals and is caused by bacteria
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
inkling
a slight idea or suspicion about something
smug
too pleased with yourself and your achievements
furlong
a unit of length equal to 220 yards, used mainly in horse racing
hubby
a husband; an affectionate word for your husband
piping
a system of pipes used to carry water, gas, or other liquids
taint
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
measurable
able to be measured