The Mentalist S1E11: English vocabulary

morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful

a small breaking of a law or rule

to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

sexual relations between people who are closely related

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

able to speak or write in a clear, effective, and persuasive way

to enter land or property without permission

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

the process of reversing or canceling something

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively

to make a mark or stain on something, especially with ink or dirt

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something

the practice of avoiding too much of something; self-control

the quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a pleasing way

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

locked with a key

to be more important, valuable, or serious than something else

stop hiding and appear in public or speak openly

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

at a very short distance; with little space between things

the act of fastening something with a screw

to spend time in prison as punishment for a crime

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

suggesting that something bad, dangerous, or evil may happen

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

the quality of being trusted and believed

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used to say that an attempt was not successful

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

a person who tricks people in order to get money

including everything; in total

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

not easily convinced; doubtful

a person who has sex for money

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

to include something as part of a design, plan, or system

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

silly or immature in a way that is typical of a child

a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to take part in something together with other people

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a friend

to support a claim with facts or proof

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

an alert or message that tells you something has happened or needs attention

to break a rule, law, or agreement