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Grimm S1E18: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 18DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • corruptible

    Word

    able to be corrupted, especially by bribery or bad influence

  • deface

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    to damage the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

  • catty

    Word

    unkind in a sly, mean, or spiteful way

  • triangulate

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

  • muss

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    to make hair or clothes look untidy by touching or moving them

  • oppressor

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    a person or group that treats others cruelly or unfairly by using power

  • monarchist

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    a person who supports having a monarch as head of state

  • sterilize

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    to make something free of all harmful germs

  • tenacious

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    able to keep a firm hold of something or keep going without giving up

  • punctuality

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    the quality of arriving or doing things at the expected time

  • impunity

    Word

    freedom from punishment for doing something wrong or illegal

  • brash

    Word

    confident in a rude, loud, or overly aggressive way

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  • sanctity

    Word

    the quality of being holy or sacred

  • fathom

    Word

    a unit of length equal to six feet, used mainly for measuring water depth

  • clatter

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    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • copped

    Word

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

  • ballistics

    Word

    the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • enforcer

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    a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

  • silencer

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    a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

  • inquisition

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    a long and often harsh investigation or questioning

  • treacherous

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    dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

  • evener

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

  • oppress

    Word

    to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

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  • hem

    Word

    the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

  • infiltrate

    Word

    to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

  • auf wiedersehen

    Phrase

    a formal way of saying goodbye

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • predatory

    Word

    hunting and killing other animals for food

  • kill me

    Phrase

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

  • land with

    Phrase

    to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with

  • high command

    Phrase

    the top leaders of an organization, especially the military

  • fives

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • tell of

    Phrase

    to describe or talk about something

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • turmoil

    Word

    a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • complicate

    Word

    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • yuck

    Word

    used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

  • casing

    Word

    a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

  • civil right

    Phrase

    a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

  • desperation

    Word

    a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • butt out

    Phrase

    to tell someone to stop interfering in your affairs

  • get the bullet

    Phrase

    to be fired from a job

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • likeness

    Word

    a picture, statue, or description that looks like a person or thing

  • susceptible

    Word

    likely to be affected, harmed, or influenced by something

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • police captain

    Phrase

    a police officer who is in charge of a police station or district

  • freedom fighter

    Phrase

    a person who fights for a country's freedom or independence

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • burner

    Word

    a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

  • of the essence

    Phrase

    very important and needing immediate attention

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • fugitive

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    a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

  • evidently

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    used to say that something seems true or has become clear from the facts

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • shatter

    Word

    to break suddenly into many pieces

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • waltz

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    a dance for two people in 3/4 time, or the music for it

  • sage

    Word

    a person known for great wisdom

  • narrowing

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    the process of becoming narrower

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • unarmed

    Word

    not carrying a weapon

  • truce

    Word

    an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time

  • insensitive

    Word

    not caring enough about other people's feelings

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • vicious

    Word

    very cruel or violent

  • fuss

    Word

    unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • alias

    Word

    a false or different name used by someone

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • now then

    Phrase

    used to get someone's attention before saying something

  • get better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • just in case

    Phrase

    used to say that you are doing something as a precaution

  • accord

    Word

    an official agreement between countries or groups

  • laying

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    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • ticketing

    Word

    the sale and issuing of tickets

  • yoga

    Word

    a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation

  • womb

    Word

    the organ in a woman or female mammal where a baby grows before birth

  • meant to

    Phrase

    supposed to; expected or required to do something

  • lunatic

    Word

    an offensive word for a person who is mentally ill

  • shady

    Word

    dishonest, suspicious, or not fully legal

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • execute

    Word

    to do or carry out a plan, order, or task

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • trailing

    Word

    hanging down or extending over the edge of something

  • uh oh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems likely to go wrong

  • ever since

    Phrase

    from a particular time or event up to now

  • far away

    Phrase

    at a great distance from here

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