slating
strong criticism of someone or something
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Castle S2E14: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 14DramaCrime
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slumming
to live or travel in much poorer or rougher conditions than you are used to
wainscoting
wooden panels on the lower part of a wall
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
theatricals
plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment
jockeying
competing hard for an advantage or position
entree
the main dish in a meal
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
squatter
a person who lives in a building or on land without permission or legal right
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
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toxicology
the study of poisons and how they affect living things
stereotyped
lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way
numero
a number or numeral
perishable
likely to go bad or decay quickly
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
shoddy
of poor quality and badly made
hutch
a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display
baboon
a large monkey with a long face, found in Africa and Arabia
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
disprove
to prove that something is false or wrong
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
savory
having a salty or spicy taste, not sweet