putrefy
to decay and give off a bad smell
Episode vocabulary
Dexter S7E3: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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dater
a person who goes on dates or dates other people
expunge
to remove something completely, especially from a record or document
mezzo
a musical term meaning 'half' or 'moderately'
festoon
to decorate something with hanging chains, ribbons, flowers, or lights
adjuster
a person who investigates insurance claims and decides how much should be paid
wheelhouse
the part of a ship where the person steering it stands or sits
cretin
an insulting word for a stupid person
leer
a sly or unpleasant look, often showing sexual interest or bad intent
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
douche
an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person
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palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
foreclosure
the legal process of taking a home or other property because the owner has not paid the mortgage
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
circumstantial
based on the facts and details of a situation
cranked
turned or operated by a crank
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
caged
trapped or unable to leave a place or situation
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
thong
a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample