shuck
the outer covering of a corn cob or similar plant part
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Breaking Bad S5E2: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 2DramaCrime
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prophylactic
intended to prevent disease or infection
helmsman
the person steering a ship or boat
chamomile
a plant with small white flowers, used to make herbal tea
madrigal
a piece of music for several voices, usually sung without instruments
sadden
to make someone feel sad
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
brotherly
kind and loving in a way that shows close support and care
sweepstakes
a contest in which people enter for a chance to win a prize, often without paying
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
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copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it
waive
to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
factoring
the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid
anomaly
something that is different from what is normal or expected
Big Brother
a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy
in the streets
among ordinary people, especially in public life
chow
food; a meal or something to eat