patchouli
a tropical plant whose leaves are used to make a strong-smelling oil
Episode vocabulary
House S2E1: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 1Drama
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shanked
hit badly, especially in golf, so the ball goes off to the side
dehydrate
to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer
ream
a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets
lactic
relating to milk or milk products
deductive
based on reasoning from general rules to specific conclusions
molester
a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child
throb
to beat or move with a strong, regular rhythm
shackle
a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope
candor
the quality of speaking or acting honestly and openly
decapitate
to cut off someone's head
squirm
to twist and move your body from side to side, especially because you feel nervous or uncomfortable
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ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
copier
a machine used for making copies of documents or pictures
secretarial
relating to the work of a secretary or office assistant
opiate
a drug made from opium or similar substances, used to relieve pain
absolve
to officially say that someone is not guilty or responsible for something
femoral
relating to the thigh bone or the upper part of the leg
adrenalin
a hormone that your body releases in stressful or exciting situations
respirator
a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to protect you from harmful dust, smoke, or fumes
yachting
the sport or hobby of sailing or racing in yachts
mnemonic
a memory aid, such as a word, phrase, or pattern that helps you remember something
homicidal
wanting to kill someone or related to killing a person
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one