skimp
to use less of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort
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Castle S5E11: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 11DramaCrime
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cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
artful
clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky
dabble
to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently
wily
clever and willing to use tricks to get what you want
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
unlisted
not listed in a public directory or database
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
shoplifting
to steal goods from a store
seepage
the slow movement of liquid through tiny holes or a porous material
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
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roomy
having a lot of space inside
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
larceny
the crime of stealing someone else's property
wring
to twist and squeeze something to force liquid out of it
carpeting
carpet material used to cover a floor
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
prizing
to value something very highly
commandeer
to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
sear
to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat
savvy
practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology