cantankerous
bad-tempered and often complaining or arguing
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Person of Interest S2E18: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 18DramaAction & AdventureCrime
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mafioso
a member of the Mafia or another criminal gang
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
coffer
a strong box or chest for storing valuables
accrue
to increase or build up over time
ergo
therefore; as a result
wading
walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
thumbed
past tense and past participle of thumb through
grimy
dirty, especially with a layer of grime
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truffle
an edible fungus that grows underground and is used in cooking
wad
a small lump or ball of something
archival
related to old records, documents, or materials kept for study or reference
continuance
the fact of continuing to exist or happen
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
forked
split into two branches or parts
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
cheater
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage
crustacean
an animal with a hard shell, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material