debilitate
to make someone or something weaker or less effective
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Blue Bloods S14E16: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 16CrimeDrama
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wringer
a machine with rollers used for squeezing water out of clothes or fabric
overstep
to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
forthwith
immediately; at once
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
impersonal
not showing personal feelings or warmth
valedictorian
the top student in a graduating class, often chosen to give a speech at graduation
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
purview
the range of things that someone is responsible for or allowed to deal with
lackey
a servant, especially one who does unimportant or annoying tasks for someone powerful
awing
causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration
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summation
the act of adding numbers or amounts together
fluke
a lucky result that seems unlikely or accidental
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
daze
a state of being confused, stunned, or unable to think clearly
eventful
full of interesting or exciting events
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
speculative
based on guesses or not certain
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
courtship
the period when two people are getting to know each other before marriage or a long-term relationship
weeding
the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area
vigil
a period of staying awake, especially to watch, pray, or wait for news
quid
British slang for a pound sterling