bloodhound
a large dog with a very strong sense of smell, used for tracking people or animals
Episode vocabulary
Medium S5E8: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
forcible
using force or violence
stenographer
a person who writes down spoken words, especially in court or at a meeting
afield
away from home or the usual place
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
nonsensical
not making sense; absurd or meaningless
amplification
the act of making something stronger or louder
abundantly
in large amounts; very plentifully
semblance
an outward appearance that hides the real situation
fragmented
broken into small parts or pieces
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schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
cryptic
mysterious or hard to understand
patronize
to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them
satchel
a bag with a long strap, often used for school or carrying books
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
logics
the study of correct reasoning
compel
to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it
confer
to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit
amplify
to make a sound, signal, or effect stronger or louder
expiration
the end of a period when something is valid or can be used