polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
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Person of Interest S2E15: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 15DramaAction & AdventureCrime
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coronet
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince or noble
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
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
solicitation
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
hounding
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
concierge
a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
divulge
to reveal private or secret information
spotter
a person who watches for something or keeps watch
sleazy
dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap
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abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
platonic
describing a close relationship or friendship that is not sexual
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
wren
a small bird with a short tail and a loud song
rescind
to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
snag
a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly
knowingly
in a way that shows you know something is true or wrong
narcotic
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
physiological
relating to how the body and its parts work