fraternize
to socialize with people you should not be friendly with, especially because of rules or politics
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The Mentalist S5E20: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 20CrimeDramaMystery
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skulk
to move or stay in a hidden, sneaky way
fraternization
the act of having a friendly or romantic relationship with a coworker, especially when it is not allowed
quaver
to speak with a shaky voice, usually because of emotion or fear
oversleep
to sleep longer than you meant to
unfasten
to open or loosen something that is fastened
portly
slightly fat in a way that looks solid or dignified
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
pedicure
a beauty treatment for the feet and toenails
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
prude
a person who is too easily shocked by sex or rude behavior
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tryst
a secret meeting between lovers
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
afoot
already happening or about to happen
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
furrow
a long, narrow groove or trench made in the ground by a plow
segmented
to divide something into separate parts or sections
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
ricochet
to bounce off a surface after hitting it
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
impersonal
not showing personal feelings or warmth