doily
a small decorative mat, often made of lace or paper, used under a dish or vase
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The Mentalist S5E15: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 15CrimeDramaMystery
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
quaver
to speak with a shaky voice, usually because of emotion or fear
globule
a very small round drop or ball
congeal
to become thicker or solid, especially as it gets cold
senility
a decline in mental or physical ability in old age
codicil
a legal note added to a will to change or explain part of it
scurrilous
using rude or insulting language, especially to attack someone's reputation
slanderous
containing false statements that damage someone's reputation
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
tallow
a hard animal fat used in making candles and soap
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malfeasance
illegal or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in power or in a company
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
smolder
to burn slowly and give off smoke, but no flame
dignitary
a person who is important because of a high rank or official position
coffer
a strong box or chest for storing valuables
ethyl
a chemical group, C2H5-, derived from ethane
fiduciary
relating to a legal duty to act in someone else's best interests and manage their money or property carefully
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
bulwark
a strong wall or defense that protects people or places
prowl
to move around quietly and carefully, especially while looking for something or someone
subcutaneous
located under the skin