thwack
to hit something with a sharp, loud blow
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The Mentalist S3E17: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 17CrimeDramaMystery
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
deputize
to give someone official authority to act for you
roomful
the number of people or things that fill a room
congratulatory
showing congratulations or good wishes
unmade
not made up or prepared, especially a bed
illegible
written or printed so badly that it is hard or impossible to read
dibs
a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first
allowable
allowed by a rule, law, or limit
judicious
showing good judgment and careful thought
irradiation
the process of exposing something to radiation
riser
the upright part of a step between two treads
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altruistic
showing care for other people and a willingness to help them, even at a cost to yourself
candor
the quality of speaking or acting honestly and openly
laminate
to cover paper or another flat item with a thin plastic layer to protect it
deliciously
in a way that is very pleasant or enjoyable
marsupial
a mammal whose babies are born very small and usually grow in a pouch on the mother's body
disinterest
a lack of interest or concern about something
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
therapeutics
the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease
opiate
a drug made from opium or similar substances, used to relieve pain
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset