nicety
a small detail or fine point, especially one that matters in careful work or discussion
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Criminal Minds S4E16: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 16CrimeDramaMystery
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triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
devolve
to give some power or responsibility to a lower level of government or organization
disassociate
to deliberately separate yourself from a person, group, or idea
embroil
to involve someone deeply in a conflict or difficult situation
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
vamp
a woman who uses her charm in a seductive way
brownstone
a house or apartment building made from brown sandstone, especially in New York City
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
solver
a person or thing that solves a problem or puzzle
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
concierge
a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements
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fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
alimony
money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce
bookshelf
a shelf or piece of furniture for keeping books on
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
methodical
careful and organized, with each step done in a planned way
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
versed
having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
corinth
an ancient Greek city in the Peloponnese
spender
a person who spends money in a particular way
scone
a small baked bread roll, often served with tea
submissive
willing to obey other people and accept their control