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The Mentalist S3E20: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 20CrimeDramaMystery

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  • prepay

    to pay for something before it is due or before you receive it

  • triangulate

    to find the position of something by using measurements from known points

  • treacle

    a thick, sticky syrup made from sugar cane or sugar beet

  • puzzlement

    a feeling of confusion or uncertainty

  • blare

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • glint

    to shine with small flashes of reflected light

  • abreast

    side by side, especially in a line

  • prowl

    to move around quietly and carefully, especially while looking for something or someone

  • welcomer

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • strangeness

    the quality of being strange, unusual, or unfamiliar

  • leavings

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

  • snagged

    caught on something and torn or damaged

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  • glean

    to find and collect useful information from different sources

  • gleam

    a small, soft light or shine

  • clatter

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • copped

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

  • thud

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • astute

    good at understanding people and situations and making smart decisions

  • handcuff

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • dazzle

    to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

  • exhale

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • wail

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • crackling

    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • honk

    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

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