pleasantry
a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way
Episode vocabulary
Castle S7E9: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 9DramaCrime
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horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
garrote
a wire or cord used to strangle someone
garbed
dressed in a particular or noticeable way
buxom
attractive in a full, rounded way; used especially about a woman’s figure
incontrovertible
impossible to deny or argue against
stubbed
past tense and past participle of stub
dowel
a short wooden or metal pin used to join pieces of wood
villainy
evil or criminal behavior
promissory
containing or expressing a promise
nubian
relating to Nubia or its people
soldering
the process of joining metal parts with melted solder
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
garb
clothing, especially clothing that is unusual, formal, or traditional
marten
a small wild animal in the weasel family, with a long body and a bushy tail
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
herder
a person who takes care of a herd of animals
strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
seedy
looking dirty, shabby, or a bit unsafe
tact
careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way