whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
The Blacklist S7E8: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 8DramaCrimeMystery
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buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
furtive
trying not to be seen or noticed, often because of guilt or secrecy
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
extractor
a tool or machine used to remove something from a place or material
insipid
lacking flavor; bland
contrition
a feeling of deep regret for something wrong you have done
sherbet
a frozen dessert made with fruit flavor, sugar, and water, sometimes with milk or egg white
shortsighted
unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking good judgment about the future
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
formalize
to make something official or put it into an official form
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scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
trafficker
a person who illegally buys, sells, or moves drugs, people, or other banned goods
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
sorbet
a frozen dessert made from fruit juice or purée
preeminent
more important, successful, or respected than others in a field
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
implore
to beg someone strongly and sincerely to do something
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
sketchbook
a book or pad of blank pages for drawing sketches
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
indulgence
something you do or buy for pleasure, especially when it is a little extravagant