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Castle S2E8: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 8DramaCrime

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • ance

    Word

    a female relative from whom one is descended

  • shanked

    Word

    hit badly, especially in golf, so the ball goes off to the side

  • exhume

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    to dig up something buried, especially a body

  • spanking

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    a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand

  • singsong

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    a song or tune with a simple, repetitive rhythm

  • rile

    Word

    make someone annoyed or angry

  • ageless

    Word

    not seeming old or affected by age

  • quicksilver

    Word

    mercury, a heavy silver-colored metal that is liquid at room temperature

  • bludgeon

    Word

    a heavy stick or club used as a weapon

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • indistinctly

    Word

    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

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  • gamut

    Word

    the full range or extent of something

  • prowl

    Word

    to move around quietly and carefully, especially while looking for something or someone

  • sultry

    Word

    hot and humid, especially in a way that feels uncomfortable

  • hock

    Word

    to pawn something, especially to get money quickly

  • matriarch

    Word

    a woman who is the head of a family or group

  • magnify

    Word

    to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope

  • louse

    Word

    a small parasitic insect that lives in hair or on the body

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • recede

    Word

    to move back or farther away

  • hutch

    Word

    a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display

  • corroborate

    Word

    to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

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  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • categorize

    Word

    to put something into a particular group or category

  • bombard

    Word

    to attack a place with bombs or shells

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • disinfectant

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    a chemical used to kill germs on surfaces

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • honk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • insistent

    Word

    showing that you want something done and will not easily accept no

  • intoxication

    Word

    the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

  • mortuary

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    a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation

  • paternity

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    the fact of being a father

  • evener

    Word

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • derrick

    Word

    a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil

  • memento

    Word

    something kept to remind you of a person, place, or event

  • bloated

    Word

    swollen and uncomfortable, especially because of gas or fluid

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • spank

    Word

    to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • raving

    Word

    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

  • impromptu

    Word

    done without planning or rehearsal

  • bystander

    Word

    a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • contingency

    Word

    a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

  • unravel

    Word

    to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • obscene

    Word

    offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

  • periodical

    Word

    a magazine or newspaper that is published regularly

  • power of attorney

    Phrase

    the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

  • on the prowl

    Phrase

    looking for someone or something, often in a sneaky or predatory way

  • circle the wagons

    Phrase

    to join together to defend yourself against criticism or an attack

  • morgue

    Word

    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • stench

    Word

    a very strong, unpleasant smell

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • gall

    Word

    shameless boldness

  • have no right

    Phrase

    to have no moral or legal permission to do something

  • speculate

    Word

    to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

  • cover up

    Phrase

    to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

  • sanitary

    Word

    clean and safe for health

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • decomposition

    Word

    the process of rotting or breaking down

  • conveniently

    Word

    in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

  • secondhand

    Word

    used before a noun to mean previously owned or used, not new

  • trust fund

    Phrase

    money that is legally held and managed for someone else

  • giggle

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • hit man

    Phrase

    a person who is paid to kill someone

  • fives

    Word

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

  • chauffeur

    Word

    a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone

  • intensely

    Word

    in a very strong, forceful, or focused way

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • feed up

    Phrase

    to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

  • hot date

    Phrase

    an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

  • butch up

    Phrase

    to make someone or something look more masculine

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • thicken

    Word

    to make something thicker or to become thicker

  • meow

    Word

    the sound a cat makes

  • casket

    Word

    a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • tip off

    Phrase

    to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

  • stinking

    Word

    very unpleasant-smelling

  • contingency plan

    Phrase

    a plan you can use if the main plan does not work or something goes wrong

  • superficial

    Word

    not deep or detailed enough

  • profiling

    Word

    the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

  • jarring

    Word

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

  • break on

    Phrase

    to insult or embarrass someone in public

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • blazer

    Word

    a light jacket, often worn with smart clothes or as part of a uniform

  • party girl

    Phrase

    a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

  • shoot the messenger

    Phrase

    to blame the person who brings bad news instead of dealing with the real problem

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • stinking rich

    Phrase

    very rich; extremely wealthy

  • police detective

    Phrase

    a police officer who investigates crimes

  • insanity

    Word

    a state of severe mental illness

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