stepparent
a person who is the spouse of one's parent, but not one's biological parent
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Blue Bloods S4E15: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 15CrimeDrama
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perusal
the act of reading or examining something carefully
sciatica
pain that starts in the lower back and travels down the leg
interloper
a person who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong
immutable
not able to be changed
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
plastering
the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
abundantly
in large amounts; very plentifully
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understatement
the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is
trample
to step heavily on something or crush it under your feet
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
matinee
a movie or play shown in the afternoon or early evening
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
jurisprudence
the study of the principles and philosophy of law
viability
the ability of something to work well or continue successfully
tempering
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
councilman
a man who is a member of a local government council
delusional
having false beliefs that are not based in reality
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level