stymie
to stop something from happening or make it much harder
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The Blacklist S1E22: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 22DramaCrimeMystery
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lexical
relating to words and vocabulary in a language
altimeter
an instrument that measures height above sea level, especially in an aircraft
implausible
not believable or not likely to be true
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
splendidly
in a very impressive or beautiful way
kneecap
the bone at the front of the knee
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
butchering
the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat
vigor
strong energy and effort
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
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graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
penciled
written or marked lightly with a pencil
hissing
making a long, sharp s sound
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
barricade
a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area
dissident
a person who opposes a government or official policy and speaks out against it
crossroad
a place where two or more roads meet and cross
ambiguity
the fact that something can be understood in more than one way
ventilator
a machine that helps a patient breathe
adversary
a person or group you are competing or fighting against
stuff you
a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away