trounce
to defeat someone very easily and completely
Episode vocabulary
Person of Interest S3E4: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 4DramaAction & AdventureCrime
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misplace
to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
lethargy
a feeling of being tired and lacking energy
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
ineffectual
not effective or not producing the result you want
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
indiscretion
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
trafficker
a person who illegally buys, sells, or moves drugs, people, or other banned goods
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
repossess
to take back something, especially a car or house, because someone has not made the required payments
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
justifiable
able to be shown to be reasonable or right
elope
to run away secretly to get married, often without telling your family
damsel
a young woman, especially in old stories or formal language
glorify
to praise or present something as very good or important
retrace
to go back over the same route or path
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
hilt
the handle of a sword or similar weapon
rekindle
to make a feeling, interest, or relationship become strong again
technicality
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
stipulate
to state or require something as part of an agreement
circumstantial
based on the facts and details of a situation