whiffing
moving or drifting out in small puffs or wisps
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Blue Bloods S10E5: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 5CrimeDrama
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
slewed
past tense and past participle of slew
platitude
a remark that is so often repeated that it has become boring or unoriginal
personable
pleasant and easy to like or talk to
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
hyperbole
an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally
valance
a piece of cloth hanging from the top of a bed or window for decoration
potluck
a meal or party where everyone brings a dish to share
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
amethyst
a purple gemstone made from a type of quartz
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preponderance
the fact that something is greater in number, amount, or importance
domineering
trying to control other people in an unpleasant way
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
criminality
the amount or level of crime in a place
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
playa
a person who is good at attracting romantic or sexual partners
whiff
a brief smell that you notice for a moment