garble
to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted
Episode vocabulary
Blue Bloods S3E7: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 7CrimeDrama
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nasally
in a way that sounds as if air is coming through the nose
vintner
a person who makes or sells wine
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
reefer
a cigarette containing marijuana
mantling
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
peddle
to try to sell things by going from place to place
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
beater
a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating food
jot
to write something quickly in a short note
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
philanthropic
showing a desire to help other people, especially by giving money or time to good causes
leech
a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
dispense
to give out or provide something to people
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior