poundage
a fee or tax based on weight or quantity
Episode vocabulary
House S1E10: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 10Drama
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horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
scrip
paper money or a voucher used instead of cash, especially in the past
ineffectiveness
the state of not working well or not producing the desired result
ream
a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets
localize
to change something so it suits a particular country, region, or audience
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
hep
fashionable and aware of the latest trends
ergo
therefore; as a result
lumbar
relating to the lower back
evocative
bringing strong memories, images, or feelings to mind
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
frostbite
injury to skin and tissue caused by extreme cold
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
seep
to flow slowly through small holes or a porous material
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
scalpel
a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery
bosom
the chest, especially when thought of as the place where feelings are held
numbness
a lack of feeling in part of the body
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
sedate
calm, quiet, and not lively
surgically
in a way that is very careful and precise