brutalize
to treat someone very cruelly or violently
Episode vocabulary
Medium S7E3: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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wheeze
to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway
anon
soon; in a short time
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
fortuitous
happening by chance in a lucky or helpful way
groggy
feeling weak, dizzy, or confused, especially after not sleeping enough
cackle
to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
lashing
a rope or cord used for tying or fastening things
furlough
a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison
smirk
to smile in a way that shows you are pleased with yourself or think you know more than others
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leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
unbiased
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
propensity
a natural tendency to do something
roving
moving from place to place, especially as part of a job
pansy
a small flower with brightly colored petals
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
charade
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
alumnus
a person who has graduated from a school, college, or university