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The Mentalist S6E9: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 9CrimeDramaMystery

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  • chooser

    Word

    a person who chooses something

  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • underrate

    Word

    to think that someone or something is less important or less good than they really are

  • cowrie

    Word

    a small shell from a sea snail, often used as decoration or as money in some cultures

  • epaulette

    Word

    a decorative piece on the shoulder of a military uniform, often showing rank

  • caw

    Word

    the harsh cry of a crow

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • indistinctly

    Word

    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • clucking

    Word

    the short, low sound a hen makes

  • frolic

    Word

    to play or move about in a lively, cheerful way

  • tipper

    Word

    a person who gives a tip, especially in a restaurant

  • rustle

    Word

    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

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  • negotiable

    Word

    able to be changed or discussed

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • aggravate

    Word

    make a problem, injury, or situation worse

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • lingo

    Word

    informal language used by a particular group or in a particular field

  • fussy

    Word

    hard to please or easily annoyed

  • pelt

    Word

    to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • impeccable

    Word

    perfect or without faults

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

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  • crackling

    Word

    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • honk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • talker

    Word

    a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way

  • murmur

    Word

    a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • revoke

    Word

    to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • sneaker

    Word

    a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

  • extradition

    Word

    the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • chirp

    Word

    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • vibrate

    Word

    to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • intrigue

    Word

    to make someone very interested or curious

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • grand theft

    Phrase

    the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

  • aggravated assault

    Phrase

    a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

  • hectic

    Word

    very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • informer

    Word

    a person who gives secret information about someone, especially to the police

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • turn over

    Phrase

    to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • take it or leave it

    Phrase

    used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

  • bad business

    Phrase

    something troublesome, harmful, or unpleasant

  • discretion

    Word

    careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • push paper

    Phrase

    to do boring office or clerical work

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • obstruction

    Word

    something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • labored breathing

    Phrase

    Breathing that is hard, heavy, or not smooth

  • murder mystery

    Phrase

    a story, film, or game in which a murder has to be solved

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • under control

    Phrase

    in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • the heck

    Phrase

    used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

  • book in

    Phrase

    to arrange a time or appointment for someone

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • disconnect

    Word

    to break or end a connection between things

  • cobra

    Word

    a poisonous snake that can spread the skin around its neck into a hood when threatened

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • penned

    Word

    wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • est

    Word

    the quality of being; existence, as opposed to nonexistence.

  • amaze

    Word

    to fill someone with wonder or great surprise

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • gentle breeze

    Phrase

    a soft, light wind

  • rock on

    Phrase

    a casual way to show excitement, approval, or encouragement

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • napkin

    Word

    a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

  • parole

    Word

    temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

  • interruption

    Word

    the act of stopping something for a short time

  • concussion

    Word

    a brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, often causing confusion or dizziness

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sigh

    Word

    to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

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