fitful
happening in short, irregular bursts or stops and starts
Episode vocabulary
Medium S5E1: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery
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skulk
to move or stay in a hidden, sneaky way
negligee
a woman's light, loose dressing gown or nightwear
prudish
too careful about sex, manners, or what is considered proper
sonorous
having a deep, rich, and pleasant sound
tamp
to press something down firmly so it becomes tightly packed
contortionist
a performer who can twist their body into unusual positions
perpetrate
to commit a serious crime or other harmful act
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
vestigial
left over from an earlier stage and now small or not very useful
irreverent
showing a lack of respect in a way that is often funny or bold
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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dermatologist
a doctor who treats skin problems
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
flagstaff
a pole that a flag is raised on
profane
showing disrespect for sacred things or religious beliefs
reheat
to heat something again
railroading
the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly
vehicular
relating to vehicles or their use
extremity
the farthest point or outer edge of something
preoccupation
the state of being so interested or worried about something that it takes up most of your attention
cynic
a person who expects people to act mainly out of self-interest and does not trust their sincerity
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else