outbid
to offer more money than someone else in an auction or other bidding situation
Episode vocabulary
24 S3E9: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 9Action & AdventureDramaCrime
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amplification
the act of making something stronger or louder
competency
the ability to do something well
repercussion
an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted
unfounded
not based on facts or evidence
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
forgetful
often forgetting things or not paying enough attention to remember them
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
recuperate
to get better after an illness, injury, or hard work
hinged
fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut
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evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
stroking
the act of gently rubbing or stroking something
wield
to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully
verbally
in spoken words, not in writing
keyed
locked with a key
when it's at home
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
bidder
a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction
forthcoming
likely to happen soon or already planned
elaborated
to explain something in more detail
hard on
A strong sexual desire for someone
kill me
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
reestablish
to establish something again after it has stopped or been lost