mafioso
a member of the Mafia or another criminal gang
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The Sopranos S1E5: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 5CrimeDrama
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stomaching
the present participle of stomach
zany
funny in a strange, wild, or unusual way
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
handiwork
work made by hand, especially something carefully crafted
sacrilege
an act that shows disrespect for something sacred
forsake
to leave someone or something and not come back
absolve
to officially say that someone is not guilty or responsible for something
bogie
a set of wheels and axles under a train carriage or other vehicle
heady
having a strong, exciting, or intoxicating effect
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poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
reheat
to heat something again
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
stereotyped
lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way
reproach
a feeling or expression of disapproval or disappointment
vigor
strong energy and effort
caribou
a large wild animal like a reindeer that lives in northern North America
wafer
a very thin, crisp biscuit or cookie
cajun
a person from the Cajun community in Louisiana
seton
a small strip of material placed in a wound to help it drain
deterrent
something that discourages people from doing something