thumbscrew
a screw with a wide head that you can turn by hand
Episode vocabulary
The Mentalist S5E17: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 17CrimeDramaMystery
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
malcontent
a person who is unhappy, dissatisfied, and often complains or rebels
gardenia
a tropical shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
stickler
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact 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
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
fester
to become infected and start producing pus
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
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thunderclap
a very loud, sharp sound of thunder
discoloration
a change in color, especially when something looks unhealthy or damaged
alimony
money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
padlock
a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes
shudder
to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
certify
to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable
diligent
careful and hardworking, especially in doing tasks well
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level