prorate
to divide or charge something in proportion to a total amount
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Castle S4E20: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 20DramaCrime
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abet
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
rappel
to descend a steep rock face using a rope
nob
a person of noble birth or high social position; aristocrat.
fleeced
to cheat someone out of a lot of money
dignitary
a person who is important because of a high rank or official position
tryst
a secret meeting between lovers
aphrodisiac
a food, drink, or drug believed to increase sexual desire
decapitate
to cut off someone's head
hobo
a homeless person who travels from place to place looking for work
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
solver
a person or thing that solves a problem or puzzle
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larynx
the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords
tussle
a short, rough struggle or fight
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
duffel
a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
seedy
looking dirty, shabby, or a bit unsafe
caviar
the salty eggs of fish, eaten as a luxury food
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
sleazy
dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
succulent
(of food) juicy, tender, and full of flavor