whiffing
moving or drifting out in small puffs or wisps
Episode vocabulary
Blue Bloods S5E7: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 7CrimeDrama
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forewarn
to warn someone before something bad or difficult happens
tidbit
a small but interesting piece of information
galvanize
to make people feel excited and ready to act
artfully
in a skillful, clever, or creative way
firebrand
a piece of burning wood or coal
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
energize
to make someone feel more energetic or enthusiastic
humanly
in a way that is possible for a human being
forthwith
immediately; at once
braiding
the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together
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ulterior
hidden or not openly stated, especially about a motive or purpose
minnow
a very small fish, often used as bait
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
lewd
sexual in a rude or offensive way
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
insubordination
the act of refusing to obey authority or follow orders
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
parentage
a person's family background or ancestry
brash
confident in a rude, loud, or overly aggressive way
whiff
a brief smell that you notice for a moment
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
alienate
to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group