idealize
to think of someone or something as better, more perfect, or more attractive than they really are
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Castle S7E17: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 17DramaCrime
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embalm
to preserve a dead body so it does not decay
thankless
not likely to be appreciated or rewarded
loiter
to stand or wait somewhere without a clear reason or purpose
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
outbid
to offer more money than someone else in an auction or other bidding situation
mugger
a person who attacks and robs people in public
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
infallible
unable to make mistakes or be wrong
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formaldehyde
a colorless chemical used to preserve biological samples and make plastics and resins
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
synergy
the good results you get when different things work well together
jogger
a person who runs slowly and regularly for exercise
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
fateful
likely to have a serious and important effect on what happens next
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
respectability
the quality of seeming respectable and socially acceptable
enforcer
a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
swoop
to move quickly down through the air