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Dexter S3E5: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery

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  • flatulent

    Word

    having a lot of gas in the stomach or bowels

  • personify

    Word

    to show a strong example of a quality or feeling

  • shipmate

    Word

    a person who works on the same ship as you

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • repulse

    Word

    to force an attacking enemy to move back

  • crepe

    Word

    a very thin pancake, often served with sweet or savory fillings

  • sublet

    Word

    to rent a property to someone else for part or all of the lease period

  • arraignment

    Word

    a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • savor

    Word

    to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

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  • inevitability

    Word

    the fact that something is certain to happen and cannot be avoided

  • strangulation

    Word

    the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck

  • prenatal

    Word

    relating to the time before a baby is born

  • gush

    Word

    to flow out quickly in a large amount

  • copped

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • inking

    Word

    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • clench

    Word

    to close or squeeze tightly

  • faxed

    Word

    to send something by fax

  • penniless

    Word

    having no money at all

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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  • yiddish

    Word

    a language traditionally spoken by many Jewish communities, based on German and written in Hebrew letters

  • evener

    Word

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

  • disembark

    Word

    to get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle

  • diligence

    Word

    careful and persistent effort

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • smother

    Word

    to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

  • itinerary

    Word

    a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

  • obsess

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • hemorrhage

    Word

    a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • due diligence

    Phrase

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

  • roach coach

    Phrase

    a food truck, especially one that looks old or shabby

  • strangle

    Word

    to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

  • decoy

    Word

    something used to trick or attract someone or something

  • unheard

    Word

    not heard or not listened to

  • brochure

    Word

    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • medical examiner

    Phrase

    a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

  • fives

    Word

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

  • walk down

    Phrase

    to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • word on the street

    Phrase

    the news or gossip that people are saying about something

  • coupon

    Word

    a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • erection

    Word

    the act of building or putting something up

  • dearly

    Word

    in a way that shows strong love or care

  • paradox

    Word

    a situation or idea that seems impossible or contradictory but may still be true

  • roasting

    Word

    the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • dream team

    Phrase

    a team made up of the best or most suitable people for a job or activity

  • hide out

    Phrase

    to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

  • sever

    Word

    to cut something off or separate it by force

  • first port of call

    Phrase

    the first place you go to when you need help, information, or a starting point

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • walk down the aisle

    Phrase

    to get married

  • blush

    Word

    to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • me three

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying you agree with someone

  • throw money away

    Phrase

    to waste money by spending it carelessly

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • high sea

    Phrase

    the open sea far from land

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • overboard

    Word

    over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

  • biting

    Word

    sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

  • unborn

    Word

    not yet born

  • defense attorney

    Phrase

    a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

  • ink in

    Phrase

    to write or fill in something with ink

  • leasing

    Word

    the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

  • at the last minute

    Phrase

    at the very last possible moment before something happens

  • avenge

    Word

    to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

  • oneself

    Word

    used to refer to a person in a general way, especially in formal or written English

  • liaison

    Word

    a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

  • cheat on

    Phrase

    to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

  • roach

    Word

    a cockroach

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • postpone

    Word

    to change a planned event or action to a later time

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • follow up on

    Phrase

    to check on something later or continue dealing with it

  • kind of like

    Phrase

    somewhat like; in a way similar to

  • informant

    Word

    a person who gives information, especially secretly

  • shuffle

    Word

    to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

  • handicap

    Word

    a physical or mental condition that makes it harder for someone to do things in everyday life

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • track down

    Phrase

    to find someone or something after searching for them

  • bed rest

    Phrase

    a period of time when someone must stay in bed to recover from illness or injury

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