preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
24 S1E10: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 10Action & AdventureDramaCrime
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triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
repeater
a person or thing that repeats something
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
muting
the act of making a sound or device silent
intolerable
too bad, difficult, or unpleasant to accept or deal with
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
eucalyptus
a tall tree with strong-smelling leaves, often grown in warm countries
scapegoat
a person who is blamed for other people's mistakes or problems
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respiration
the process of breathing
blindfold
a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see
voided
made invalid or no longer legally effective
reactive
reacting quickly to a change or stimulus
rationale
the reason or set of reasons for something
break the story
to be the first to report a news story
tripping
moving or walking with quick, light steps
sherry
a type of strong, pale wine from Spain
assassinate
to kill an important person, especially for political reasons
fives
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
leverage
the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
valet
a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person