preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Blue Bloods S5E13: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 13CrimeDrama
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asinine
very stupid or foolish, often in a way that is annoying
shortsighted
unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking good judgment about the future
frill
a strip of gathered or pleated cloth sewn onto clothing as decoration
selflessness
the quality of caring more about other people than yourself
tamale
a Mexican food made of corn dough with a filling, wrapped and steamed in corn husks
prowl
to move around quietly and carefully, especially while looking for something or someone
retrial
a new trial of a case that has already been decided
favoritism
unfair treatment that gives one person or group an advantage over others
undercut
to sell something for less than a competitor
railroading
the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly
sanctum
a private or sacred room or place
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copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
felon
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
heighten
make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable
taint
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
delusional
having false beliefs that are not based in reality
rescind
to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
commendation
praise or approval for something someone has done
petitioning
to formally ask an authority or organization for something
confide
to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence
mutter
to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset