petrify
to make someone feel so shocked or frightened that they cannot move or think clearly
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Blue Bloods S1E11: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 11CrimeDrama
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overpay
to pay more than something is worth or more than you should
nonpareil
having no equal; better than anything else of its kind
splashy
bright, flashy, and designed to attract attention
dibs
a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first
contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
apologist
a person who strongly defends a belief, policy, or idea
memorialize
to do something that honors and preserves the memory of a person or event
forthwith
immediately; at once
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
solicitation
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
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thumbed
past tense and past participle of thumb through
duffel
a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items
competency
the ability to do something well
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
conservancy
the protection and careful management of nature and natural resources
padlock
a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
instantaneous
happening immediately; done in no time
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
luncheon
a formal lunch, especially one held for a special event or business purpose