whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Medium S6E9: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 9CrimeDramaMystery
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deprecate
to say that you do not approve of something
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
molehill
a small pile of earth made by a mole
stile
a set of steps that lets people climb over a fence or wall
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
imbecile
an insulting word for a very stupid person
contentment
a calm feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
clemency
kindness shown by someone in authority to a person who has been punished or could be punished
rustle
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
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canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
nervously
in a nervous way
terrorize
to make someone feel extreme fear and distress
undue
too much, too strong, or not justified
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
shrug
to raise your shoulders to show that you do not know, do not care, or cannot answer
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
honk
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
sycamore
a tree with broad leaves, often planted for shade