gumption
practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
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Criminal Minds S14E8: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery
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idealize
to think of someone or something as better, more perfect, or more attractive than they really are
perpetrate
to commit a serious crime or other harmful act
devolve
to give some power or responsibility to a lower level of government or organization
slog
to work hard and steadily at something for a long time
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
introvert
a person who prefers quiet, private activities and spending time alone
meld
to blend or combine smoothly
devolution
the transfer of power from a central government to local or regional governments
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
eloquence
the ability to speak or write in a fluent, persuasive way
impersonator
a person who pretends to be someone else, especially a famous person
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methodical
careful and organized, with each step done in a planned way
wicker
thin, flexible twigs used for making baskets and furniture
criminology
the study of crime, criminals, and how to prevent crime
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
sabbatical
a period of paid leave from work or study, often for travel, rest, or research
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
congenital
present from birth
compulsion
a strong urge to do something, especially one that is hard to control
supervisory
relating to supervising people or work
stalked
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
couched
to express something in a particular way