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The Mentalist S4E24: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 24CrimeDramaMystery

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  • bondsman

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    a person who guarantees that someone will pay a debt or appear in court, especially for bail

  • debonair

    Word

    confident, stylish, and charming, especially in a polished way

  • foxglove

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    a tall garden plant with spikes of bell-shaped pink, purple, or white flowers

  • wildebeest

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    a large African animal that looks like a wild cow and lives in herds

  • sniffle

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    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • honeydew

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    a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

  • jangle

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    to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound

  • peal

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    a loud ringing sound made by bells

  • indistinctly

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    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • frisk

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    to search someone by feeling their clothes and pockets, usually for weapons or illegal items

  • supposition

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    an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong

  • restful

    Word

    making you feel rested and relaxed

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  • scoff

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

  • snarling

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    making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing

  • latching

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    the act of fastening something with a latch

  • veiling

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    a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something

  • hydraulics

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    the use of pressurized liquid to power machines or equipment

  • foreclosure

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    the legal process of taking a home or other property because the owner has not paid the mortgage

  • scoot

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    to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

  • clatter

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    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • pelt

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    to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

  • sizzling

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    hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

  • exhale

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    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • wail

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    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

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  • crackling

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    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • crackle

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    to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • honk

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

  • graver

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    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

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

  • inhale

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    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • despicable

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    very bad and deserving strong disapproval

  • hissing

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    making a long, sharp s sound

  • hiss

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    a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

  • alleyway

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    a narrow passage between or behind buildings

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • cocking

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

  • cognac

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    a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France

  • chime

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    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • subdue

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    to bring something under control, especially by force or effort

  • yay

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    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • jerking

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    making quick, sharp movements

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • inched

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    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • keyed

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    locked with a key

  • butting

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    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • humane

    Word

    kind and caring, especially toward people or animals who are suffering

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • speculate

    Word

    to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • bail bondsman

    Phrase

    a person or business that arranges bail for someone in jail

  • psychiatry

    Word

    the branch of medicine that deals with mental illness and emotional disorders

  • graced

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    to honor an event or place by being present

  • scarring

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    the process of forming scars as a wound heals

  • bulldog

    Word

    a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

  • ruse

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    a trick or plan used to deceive someone

  • ride on

    Phrase

    to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • sac

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    a small pouch or sac-like bag

  • eject

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    to force something out or out of a place

  • outreach

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    work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • conspicuous

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    easy to see or notice

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • screwing

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    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • limousine

    Word

    a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • presume

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    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • logos

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    a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

  • latch

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    a simple device for fastening a door or gate

  • rattle

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    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • shift gears

    Phrase

    to change from one topic, activity, or style to another

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • hype

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    a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves

  • nasal

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    of or relating to the nose

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • run off with

    Phrase

    to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

  • con man

    Phrase

    a person who tricks people in order to get money

  • resisting arrest

    Phrase

    the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

  • inch away

    Phrase

    to move away little by little

  • foot traffic

    Phrase

    the number of people passing by or visiting a place, especially a shop or business

  • indistinct

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    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • scrape

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    to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • cartridge

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    a container that holds ammunition or an explosive charge

  • eyewitness

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    a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • grunt

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    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • crimson

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    a deep red color with a slight purple tone

  • affiliate

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    to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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