buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
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Monk S3E15: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 15DramaComedyCrime
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stomaching
the present participle of stomach
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
copier
a machine used for making copies of documents or pictures
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
misspell
to spell a word incorrectly
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
substantiate
to provide evidence that something is true
rebuttal
a statement or argument that shows something is wrong or false
rifling
the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
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faxed
to send something by fax
ahem
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
fiancee
a woman who is engaged to be married
stinger
the sharp part on the back of a bee, wasp, or similar insect that can sting
confiscate
to take something away from someone using legal or official authority
rhetorical
relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively
glaze
to cover food with a thin, shiny layer
moderator
a person who leads and controls a discussion, meeting, or online group
donut
a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring
keyed
locked with a key
evasion
the act of avoiding something or escaping from it