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Fargo S1E9: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 9CrimeDrama

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  • fluster

    Word

    to make someone nervous, confused, or embarrassed

  • scrip

    Word

    paper money or a voucher used instead of cash, especially in the past

  • nightcap

    Word

    a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • jangle

    Word

    to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound

  • indistinctly

    Word

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

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • erstwhile

    Word

    former; previous

  • jumble

    Word

    to mix things together in a messy or confusing way

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • peppering

    Word

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

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  • jingling

    Word

    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • tawny

    Word

    yellowish-brown in color

  • circumstantial

    Word

    based on the facts and details of a situation

  • gopher

    Word

    a small burrowing rodent that lives in North and Central America

  • abnormality

    Word

    a sign that something is not normal or expected

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • disarray

    Word

    a state of confusion, untidiness, or lack of order

  • nab

    Word

    to catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • startle

    Word

    to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

  • scandalous

    Word

    shocking or offensive because it breaks accepted moral standards

  • tambourine

    Word

    a small round drum with metal discs around the edge that you shake or tap

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  • ahem

    Word

    used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

  • evener

    Word

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

  • commendation

    Word

    praise or approval for something someone has done

  • budge

    Word

    to move a little, or make something move a little

  • adamant

    Word

    firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

  • chime

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    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • clandestine

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    kept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed

  • pickled

    Word

    preserved in vinegar or salty water

  • truss

    Word

    a framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, or other structure

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • predicament

    Word

    a difficult or unpleasant situation

  • tweak

    Word

    to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

  • homesick

    Word

    sad because you are away from home and miss it

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • shit yeah

    Phrase

    an excited, informal way of saying yes

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • Last Day

    Phrase

    the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

  • cram

    Word

    to fill something too full by pushing things in

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • bucking

    Word

    moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • sanded

    Word

    smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

  • sioux

    Word

    a member of a Native American people from the Great Plains

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • deprivation

    Word

    a lack of something that people need or want, especially food, sleep, or care

  • witness protection

    Phrase

    a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

  • fives

    Word

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

  • rascal

    Word

    a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • howdy

    Word

    used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • brittle

    Word

    hard and dry, so it breaks or crumbles easily

  • profiling

    Word

    the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • bladder

    Word

    an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • down the toilet

    Phrase

    in a ruined or hopeless state; badly failed

  • wouldn't you know

    Phrase

    used to comment that something annoying or surprising has happened, often with a sense of irony

  • wouldn't you know it

    Phrase

    used to express annoyance when something inconvenient or unlucky happens

  • radio car

    Phrase

    a police car used for patrol or emergency response

  • no kidding

    Phrase

    used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

  • now for

    Phrase

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

  • get right

    Phrase

    to do something correctly or in the right way

  • run at

    Phrase

    to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

  • what are the odds

    Phrase

    used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

  • lighten up

    Phrase

    to become less serious, tense, or upset

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • get across

    Phrase

    to make an idea or message clear and understood

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • run away together

    Phrase

    to leave secretly in order to get married

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • at the last minute

    Phrase

    at the very last possible moment before something happens

  • lighten

    Word

    to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

  • right to work

    Phrase

    the legal right to have a job

  • pamphlet

    Word

    a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • on the road

    Phrase

    away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

  • crush on

    Phrase

    to feel a romantic attraction to someone

  • swing by

    Phrase

    to make a short, informal visit

  • jingle

    Word

    a light ringing sound

  • pea soup

    Phrase

    a thick soup made with dried peas

  • bounty

    Word

    a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • moan

    Word

    to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • keep up

    Phrase

    to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

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