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The Blacklist S9E11: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 11DramaCrimeMystery

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  • hangnail

    Word

    a small piece of torn skin near a fingernail

  • whir

    Word

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

  • overlaying

    Word

    covering one thing with a layer of something else

  • domesticate

    Word

    to tame an animal and keep it as a pet or for farming

  • exhume

    Word

    to dig up something buried, especially a body

  • ineptitude

    Word

    a lack of skill or ability, especially in doing a job

  • fraying

    Word

    the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge

  • disavow

    Word

    to say that you do not support or are not responsible for something

  • cleanser

    Word

    a substance or product used for cleaning something, especially skin or a surface

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • dislocation

    Word

    the act of moving something out of its normal position

  • repressive

    Word

    using force or strict control to limit freedom or stop opposition

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  • scalping

    Word

    the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • overlie

    Word

    to lie on top of something or cover it

  • quart

    Word

    a unit for measuring liquid, equal to two pints

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • rustle

    Word

    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • ancillary

    Word

    supporting something more important, but not part of the main activity

  • euphemism

    Word

    a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one

  • playa

    Word

    a person who is good at attracting romantic or sexual partners

  • fortitude

    Word

    the ability to stay brave and strong during pain, difficulty, or suffering

  • caviar

    Word

    the salty eggs of fish, eaten as a luxury food

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  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • tingle

    Word

    to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • personification

    Word

    the use of human qualities to describe something nonhuman

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • wart

    Word

    a small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus

  • margarine

    Word

    a soft food made from vegetable oils, used instead of butter

  • rectify

    Word

    to correct something and make it right

  • creak

    Word

    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • lovable

    Word

    easy to love because of pleasant or attractive qualities

  • evener

    Word

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

  • junta

    Word

    a military group that takes control of a country after a coup

  • blacklist

    Word

    a list of people or things that are not allowed or are treated with suspicion

  • cocking

    Word

    the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

  • shuttered

    Word

    closed and no longer open for business

  • wedded

    Word

    married

  • exemplary

    Word

    so good that it deserves praise and imitation

  • groan

    Word

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

  • thump

    Word

    to hit something with a dull, heavy sound

  • ambiguity

    Word

    the fact that something can be understood in more than one way

  • formality

    Word

    the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

  • fray

    Word

    a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people

  • lingerie

    Word

    women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles

  • morgue

    Word

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

  • originality

    Word

    the quality of being new, different, and creative

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • titanic

    Word

    extremely large, strong, or powerful

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • bag and tag

    Phrase

    to put a dead body in a body bag and attach an identification tag

  • contract killer

    Phrase

    a person who is paid to kill someone

  • pyramid scheme

    Phrase

    a dishonest investment plan that uses money from new investors to pay earlier investors

  • drink under

    Phrase

    to drink more alcohol than another person

  • assassinate

    Word

    to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

  • tracker

    Word

    a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • accountable

    Word

    responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

  • indulge

    Word

    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • keep in

    Phrase

    to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

  • heroism

    Word

    brave and noble behavior

  • conglomerate

    Word

    a large company made up of several different companies or businesses

  • preferably

    Word

    used to say what you would prefer

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • dripping

    Word

    the act of liquid dripping in drops

  • operational

    Word

    working properly and ready to use

  • fling

    Word

    to throw something with a lot of force

  • conspicuous

    Word

    easy to see or notice

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • close up

    Phrase

    at a very short distance; with little space between things

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • eternal rest

    Phrase

    a gentle way of referring to death

  • scheming

    Word

    making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

  • scalp

    Word

    the skin on the top of your head

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • sanction

    Word

    a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

  • safe house

    Phrase

    a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

  • do the work

    Phrase

    to do the difficult or necessary work needed to make a change or solve a problem

  • run at

    Phrase

    to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

  • on file

    Phrase

    officially recorded and kept for later use

  • in bad

    Phrase

    out of favor with someone; not liked by them

  • complimentary

    Word

    given free of charge

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • tortoise

    Word

    a slow-moving reptile with a hard shell

  • police chief

    Phrase

    the person who is in charge of a police department

  • access point

    Phrase

    a device that provides wireless access to a network

  • job security

    Phrase

    the chance of keeping your job for a long time

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • phrasing

    Word

    the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

  • dress code

    Phrase

    the rules about what people are expected to wear in a place or at an event

  • respectful

    Word

    showing respect for other people and their feelings, rights, or opinions

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • root out

    Phrase

    to find and remove something bad or hidden

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