prorate
to divide or charge something in proportion to a total amount
Episode vocabulary
The Mentalist S4E22: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 22CrimeDramaMystery
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crabby
bad-tempered and easily annoyed
wistful
showing a gentle feeling of sadness or longing
nonpayment
failure to pay money that is owed
unhook
to remove something from a hook or fastening
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
berthing
the act of moving a ship into a berth or dock
afoot
already happening or about to happen
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
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ahoy
used to call out to someone or to get attention, especially in a playful pirate style
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
snapper
a fish of the snapper family, often eaten as food
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
hulled
having the outer husk or shell removed
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
exhaustive
very thorough and complete
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
pelt
to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects
inking
the process of drawing or outlining with ink