preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Criminal Minds S9E22: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 22CrimeDramaMystery
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foreknowledge
knowledge of something before it happens
exhume
to dig up something buried, especially a body
glutton
a person who eats too much
fidgety
unable to sit still; nervous and moving around a lot
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
devolve
to give some power or responsibility to a lower level of government or organization
patroness
a woman who supports or sponsors a person, group, or cause
gamut
the full range or extent of something
indiscretion
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
lashing
a rope or cord used for tying or fastening things
muffler
a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
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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
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
twine
strong string made of several strands twisted together
ply
to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
ingest
to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it
lettering
the style or design of letters used in writing or decoration
asbestos
a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in
primo
excellent; of very high quality
compulsion
a strong urge to do something, especially one that is hard to control