whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
The Mentalist S5E12: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 12CrimeDramaMystery
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sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
droll
slightly odd or amusing in a dry, quiet way
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
clank
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
depose
to remove someone from a position of power
rustle
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
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strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
fruitless
not successful or not producing any useful result
persecute
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs or identity
methodical
careful and organized, with each step done in a planned way
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
pelt
to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
compliant
willing to obey rules or accept what other people want
creak
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed