The Mentalist S5E15: English vocabulary

a wrong or inaccurate name for something

known or understood by only a few people; obscure

to adjust a measuring instrument so it gives accurate results

showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult

the process of turning silver in color

a small piece of burning wood or coal left in a dying fire

done on purpose; deliberate

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

looking or feeling like wax

an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies

the state of not being regular or even

in a nervous way

based on the facts and details of a situation

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a remark that suggests something indirectly, often something rude or sexual

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a hard shiny coating used to protect wood, metal, or other surfaces

to make a dull, heavy sound

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

an artist, writer, or composer who uses impressionism

the legal process of proving that a will is valid

to put handcuffs on someone

to breathe air out of your lungs

a stand that holds a candle

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a book with blank pages for pasting in photos, clippings, and other keepsakes

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

causing annoyance or weariness because it goes on too long or is too repetitive

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

a very strong enthusiasm or obsession

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the crime of saying false things about someone that damage their reputation

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the process of helping two sides in a disagreement reach an agreement

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

made invalid or no longer legally effective

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

something that is different from what is normal or expected

to steal things from a place, especially during war or a riot

locked with a key

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

looking for someone or something, often in a sneaky or predatory way

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the ability to understand something

(of a place or situation) empty, cold, and without much hope or comfort

to reply or get back to someone

relating to the work or duties of a manager

a woman who is legally entitled to inherit money, property, or a title

fastened with laces

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to include a possible future cost or risk in a price or estimate

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

having mixed feelings about something; unsure whether you like or want it

a person who smokes tobacco regularly

made to honor or remember a person or event

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

the process of burning

a religious official who works for a hospital, school, prison, military unit, or similar group