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The Blacklist S1E22: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 22DramaCrimeMystery

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  • stymie

    Word

    to stop something from happening or make it much harder

  • lexical

    Word

    relating to words and vocabulary in a language

  • altimeter

    Word

    an instrument that measures height above sea level, especially in an aircraft

  • implausible

    Word

    not believable or not likely to be true

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • splendidly

    Word

    in a very impressive or beautiful way

  • kneecap

    Word

    the bone at the front of the knee

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • butchering

    Word

    the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

  • vigor

    Word

    strong energy and effort

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

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  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • penciled

    Word

    written or marked lightly with a pencil

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • barricade

    Word

    a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

  • dissident

    Word

    a person who opposes a government or official policy and speaks out against it

  • crossroad

    Word

    a place where two or more roads meet and cross

  • ambiguity

    Word

    the fact that something can be understood in more than one way

  • ventilator

    Word

    a machine that helps a patient breathe

  • adversary

    Word

    a person or group you are competing or fighting against

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

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  • cartel

    Word

    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • char

    Word

    to burn something until it turns black

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • green earth

    Phrase

    a green mineral used as a pigment in paint

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • apprehend

    Word

    to arrest someone, especially a suspect

  • enchant

    Word

    to fill someone with delight or strong pleasure

  • pervert

    Word

    to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

  • distort

    Word

    to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • two shot

    Phrase

    a film shot that shows two people together

  • commando

    Word

    a soldier in a specially trained military unit that carries out raids and other dangerous missions

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • badge out

    Phrase

    to leave a building or site by swiping an ID badge at a reader

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • make an example of

    Phrase

    to punish someone severely in order to warn other people

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • holed up

    Phrase

    staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • casing

    Word

    a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

  • circulate

    Word

    to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • prevailing

    Word

    most common or widely accepted at a particular time

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • fighting chance

    Phrase

    a small but real chance of success in a difficult situation

  • vim and vigor

    Phrase

    lively energy and enthusiasm

  • coroner

    Word

    an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • bogus

    Word

    not real, true, or honest; fake

  • prevail

    Word

    to become stronger or more successful than something else

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • on the case

    Phrase

    actively dealing with something or working on it

  • flight plan

    Phrase

    a plan that gives the details of a flight

  • shy away

    Phrase

    to avoid something because you feel nervous, afraid, or unwilling

  • drug cartel

    Phrase

    an organized group that controls the illegal drug trade

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • eyewitness

    Word

    a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

  • go together

    Phrase

    to be in a romantic relationship with each other

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • elf

    Word

    a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • Jiminy Cricket

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, annoyance, or mild frustration

  • shy away from

    Phrase

    to avoid or hesitate to do something difficult, unpleasant, or risky

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • fugitive

    Word

    a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

  • zoned

    Word

    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • restraint

    Word

    the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

  • allegiance

    Word

    loyal support for a person, group, or cause

  • get over

    Phrase

    to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

  • originate

    Word

    to begin to exist or happen; come from a place, time, or idea

  • classify

    Word

    to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

  • big guy

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or boy

  • carve

    Word

    to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

  • have nots

    Phrase

    people who have little money or wealth

  • indefinitely

    Word

    for an unlimited or unknown length of time

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • spectacle

    Word

    a striking or impressive display or performance

  • casualty

    Word

    a person who is killed or injured in an accident, war, or other event

  • id

    Word

    an official card or document that shows who someone is

  • congratulate

    Word

    to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

  • amazon

    Word

    a strong, brave woman

  • hand on

    Phrase

    to give something to another person

  • stand around

    Phrase

    to stand somewhere and waste time doing nothing useful

  • shelling

    Word

    the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

  • manifest

    Word

    clear and obvious

  • adore

    Word

    to love or like someone or something very much

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