whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Dexter S7E5: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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scald
to burn or injure with very hot liquid or steam
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
goring
to wound or kill by stabbing with a horn or tusk
juke
to make a quick, sharp move to dodge someone or something
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
playbook
a book or document that shows the plays or strategies a team plans to use
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
douche
an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
dissonance
a lack of harmony between musical notes or sounds
immobilize
to make something or someone unable to move
plastering
the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
schooner
a sailing boat with two or more masts
butchering
the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat
straddle
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
nab
to catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else