cauterize
to burn a wound with heat to stop bleeding
Episode vocabulary
The Good Doctor S6E6: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 6Drama
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deprecate
to say that you do not approve of something
cribbage
a card game for two to four players, in which you score points by making card combinations
mosey
to walk in a relaxed, unhurried way
dehydrate
to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer
spry
active, lively, and full of energy
tortuous
full of bends and turns
dynamiting
the act of blowing something up with dynamite
tinder
dry material that catches fire easily and is used to start a fire
dibs
a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first
intractable
very difficult to control, solve, or deal with
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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simile
a comparison that says one thing is like another, often using 'like' or 'as
palliative
something that eases pain or makes a difficult situation less severe, without fixing the cause
angina
a medical condition that causes pain or tightness in the chest because the heart is not getting enough blood
clotted
thickened into a solid mass or lumps
grafting
the process of joining parts of two plants so they grow as one
pitfall
a hidden problem or danger that can cause trouble
hobble
to walk with difficulty because you are hurt or weak
cinch
something that is very easy to do
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
grimace
a twisted facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or embarrassment
anomalous
different from what is normal or expected
crepe
a very thin pancake, often served with sweet or savory fillings