The Mentalist S2E17: English vocabulary

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

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

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

so good that it deserves praise and imitation

a photo taken quickly and casually

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

making quick, sharp movements

the mind or soul of a person

the ancient past, especially the time before the Middle Ages

a very large African animal that lives in and near rivers and lakes

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

brave and admired for doing what is right

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

showing that something is likely true or real

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

to hit or push with the head or horns

feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

acting quickly without thinking about the results

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a doctor who specializes in plastic surgery

a container at the top of a machine that holds loose material and lets it drop down gradually

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to add music to a film, play, or other work

past tense and past participle of shoot

to shoot someone and kill them

the state of being open to harm, attack, or criticism

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

imagined rather than real

a fruit such as an orange, lemon, or lime

cause something to improve a lot

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a large pink bird with long legs and a long neck

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a cover put over an animal's mouth to stop it biting or barking

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

an FBI or other government detective

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

to know what someone is thinking without being told

done or decided suddenly, without planning

very tough and not easily hurt, upset, or affected by hardship

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

used to ask someone to pause for a moment so you can deal with something else

not real, true, or honest; fake

used to describe someone who is used to something

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

a private school that prepares students for university

a date that two couples go on together

the act of giving an organ for a transplant

to think deeply or quietly

a metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse

at the very last possible moment before something happens

able to be trusted or believed

in or to the eastern part of the United States, especially from the Midwest or West

to delay dealing with something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

at the beginning; originally

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

to speak or act more quickly

to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score

to call someone again on the phone after they called you or left a message

causing strong emotional pain or shock