pincushion
a small cushion used for holding pins while sewing
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The Blacklist S1E21: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 21DramaCrimeMystery
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wormy
damaged or full of worms
dehydrate
to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer
impugn
to challenge or question the truth, validity, or honesty of something
landless
having no land, especially no land to farm or own
disorient
to make someone lose their sense of direction
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
furlough
a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison
surmise
to guess that something is true without having proof
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
indulgent
too willing to let someone do what they want, especially in a kind way
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excruciating
extremely painful or hard to endure
dismissive
showing that you think someone or something is not worth serious attention
precarious
not safe or steady and likely to fail, fall, or change suddenly
bracing
fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing
moratorium
a temporary ban on an activity
synthesize
to make a substance by combining simpler substances or elements
fieldwork
work done outside the office or lab, especially to collect data or observe people, places, or nature
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
circumvent
to find a way around a rule, problem, or obstacle
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
ringer
a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else