The Mentalist S4E16: English vocabulary

make a feeling, doubt, or belief go away

to state again, especially to make something clear or strong

a belief or rule that people are expected to accept without questioning

done too quickly, often without enough care

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

a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

the woolly coat of a sheep or goat

making quick, sharp movements

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

moving or walking with quick, light steps

A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

acting quickly without thinking about the results

to change something so it looks better or different, often in a dishonest way

to help someone understand something better

to honor an event or place by being present

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

almost; very nearly

used to say that something is not believable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

to bend your body forward and down

the quality of not bragging about your abilities or achievements

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

used to say you have won or beaten someone

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

to take action and become more involved or helpful

cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

a mass of earth or rock that suddenly slides down a slope

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to study a subject as your main subject at college or university

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

very strong anger

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a person who has big hopes or ideas, especially unrealistic ones

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

death, especially when mentioned in a formal or indirect way

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

marked or decorated with letters or writing

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

to combine things into one stronger or simpler whole

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

feeling afraid or anxious

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

an official card or document that shows who someone is

valuable things stolen or taken by force

an organized campaign to achieve a social, political, or religious goal

a casual way to say goodbye

made by hand, not by machine