underrate
to think that someone or something is less important or less good than they really are
Episode vocabulary
Castle S2E3: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 3DramaCrime
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blackball
to vote against allowing someone to join a club or group
ingenue
a young woman who is innocent and inexperienced, especially in a play or film
bravura
a show of great skill, confidence, or daring
stringy
made of or looking like long thin strands
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
poser
a person who tries to seem more important, stylish, or interesting than they really are
telephoto
a camera lens that makes distant objects look closer and larger
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
aptly
in a way that is suitable and exactly right for the situation
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heady
having a strong, exciting, or intoxicating effect
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
bookshelf
a shelf or piece of furniture for keeping books on
hutch
a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display
duckling
a young duck
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
taint
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
fluff
soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer