deprecate
to say that you do not approve of something
Episode vocabulary
The Mentalist S2E21: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 21CrimeDramaMystery
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buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
caw
the harsh cry of a crow
nougat
a sweet made with sugar, nuts, and sometimes fruit or chocolate
moralist
a person who teaches or strongly promotes moral behavior
delude
to make someone believe something that is false
sumatran
relating to Sumatra or its people
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
misdirect
to send someone or something in the wrong direction, or to give the wrong instructions
chessboard
a board with 64 squares used for playing chess
bunting
a string or row of small flags or pieces of paper used as decoration
presentable
neat and clean enough to be seen in public
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wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
preeminent
more important, successful, or respected than others in a field
pesky
annoying in a small but persistent way
gouge
to cut or scrape a deep hole or mark in something
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
gambit
a risky move or opening remark made to gain an advantage
locksmith
a person who makes, repairs, or opens locks and keys
concierge
a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements
flaky
breaking into small thin pieces or layers
fathom
a unit of length equal to six feet, used mainly for measuring water depth
coffeehouse
a café where people go to drink coffee and talk