nicety
a small detail or fine point, especially one that matters in careful work or discussion
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Person of Interest S1E23: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 23DramaAction & AdventureCrime
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clingy
wanting too much attention or closeness from other people
disbursement
the act of paying money out of a fund or account
malfeasance
illegal or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in power or in a company
peal
a loud ringing sound made by bells
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
thermostat
a device that controls the temperature in a room or building
stipulation
a condition or rule that must be accepted as part of an agreement
impersonate
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
understatement
the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is
isis
the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood
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observant
good at noticing small details
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
lurk
to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act
resourceful
good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems
councilman
a man who is a member of a local government council
mirage
an image of water or something else that you seem to see in hot air or in the distance, but that is not really there
confide
to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence
keg
a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
smuggle
to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally
when it's at home
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English