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The Mentalist S5E17: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 17CrimeDramaMystery

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  • thumbscrew

    Word

    a screw with a wide head that you can turn by hand

  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • sniffle

    Word

    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • malcontent

    Word

    a person who is unhappy, dissatisfied, and often complains or rebels

  • gardenia

    Word

    a tropical shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • stickler

    Word

    a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way

  • indistinctly

    Word

    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • fester

    Word

    to become infected and start producing pus

  • incriminate

    Word

    to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

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  • thunderclap

    Word

    a very loud, sharp sound of thunder

  • discoloration

    Word

    a change in color, especially when something looks unhealthy or damaged

  • alimony

    Word

    money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • padlock

    Word

    a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes

  • shudder

    Word

    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • certify

    Word

    to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

  • diligent

    Word

    careful and hardworking, especially in doing tasks well

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • commendation

    Word

    praise or approval for something someone has done

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • stamen

    Word

    the part of a flower that produces pollen

  • insurgent

    Word

    a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • hypnosis

    Word

    a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • impairment

    Word

    a condition in which a body part, ability, or function is damaged or weaker than normal

  • eyeball

    Word

    the round part of the eye

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • vibrate

    Word

    to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • fragrant

    Word

    having a pleasant, sweet smell

  • anonymously

    Word

    without revealing your identity

  • salting

    Word

    the act of adding salt to food or water

  • at ease

    Phrase

    a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

  • misconduct

    Word

    bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • live on

    Phrase

    to continue to exist or be remembered

  • deprivation

    Word

    a lack of something that people need or want, especially food, sleep, or care

  • stabilize

    Word

    to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

  • fives

    Word

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

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • clarinet

    Word

    a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys

  • backlash

    Word

    a strong negative reaction from many people, especially to a social or political change

  • bunk

    Word

    a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

  • yawn

    Word

    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • janitor

    Word

    a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • gung ho

    Phrase

    very enthusiastic and eager to do something

  • disposition

    Word

    a person's usual mood or character

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • accustomed

    Word

    used to describe someone who is used to something

  • shake up

    Phrase

    to upset or disturb someone badly

  • child support

    Phrase

    money that a parent pays to help support a child after a separation or divorce

  • active duty

    Phrase

    the period when a member of the armed forces is serving full-time

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • ledge

    Word

    a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface

  • liaison

    Word

    a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

  • truck in

    Phrase

    to transport goods by truck

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • run away from

    Phrase

    to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • traumatic

    Word

    causing strong emotional pain or shock

  • slit

    Word

    to make a long, narrow cut in something

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • chatter

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    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • medic

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    a person trained to give emergency medical care

  • gag

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    a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

  • platoon

    Word

    a small group of soldiers who train and fight together

  • firework

    Word

    a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • speak up

    Phrase

    to say what you think or ask a question, especially in a group

  • corporal

    Word

    a soldier of low rank, above private and below sergeant

  • interruption

    Word

    the act of stopping something for a short time

  • notify

    Word

    to tell someone officially or formally about something

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sigh

    Word

    to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

  • faulting

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    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • investigator

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    a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • dialing

    Word

    the act of entering a phone number to call someone

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • tuning

    Word

    the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • harass

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    to repeatedly annoy, threaten, or pressure someone

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