underpay
to pay someone less than they should be paid
Episode vocabulary
Castle S1E4: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 4DramaCrime
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payee
a person or company that receives a payment
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
swoon
to faint, especially from strong emotion or excitement
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
immeasurable
too great or extreme to measure
blackmailer
a person who demands money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging or embarrassing information
irreparable
impossible to repair or fix
egotistical
too proud of yourself and thinking you are better than other people
cautionary
serving as a warning or reminder about danger or bad results
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
comforter
a thick warm cover for a bed, filled with soft material
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
hospitable
friendly and generous to guests or visitors
savvy
practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
callous
showing no sympathy or concern for other people
startle
to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed
clientele
the customers or clients of a business or professional service
couched
to express something in a particular way