childishly
in a way that is silly or immature, like a child
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The Mentalist S5E11: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 11CrimeDramaMystery
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kleptomania
a mental illness that causes a strong, repeated urge to steal things
whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
relapsing
happening again after a period of improvement
naivete
the quality of being too trusting or inexperienced
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
compulsively
in a way that is hard to stop or control
hyperbole
an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
chamomile
a plant with small white flowers, used to make herbal tea
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scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
reconvene
to meet or gather again, especially for a formal meeting
veiling
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
reek
to smell very bad
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
railroading
the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly
gleam
a small, soft light or shine
inpatient
a patient who stays in a hospital overnight or longer for treatment
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
cynicism
a way of thinking that expects people to act mainly out of selfish motives