palpitate
to beat very fast or irregularly, especially about the heart
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Castle S7E19: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 19DramaCrime
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triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
blotter
paper used to soak up extra ink or liquid
unwieldy
difficult to carry or use because of its size, shape, or weight
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
chloroform
a colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and sometimes as a solvent
frolic
to play or move about in a lively, cheerful way
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
droplet
a very small drop of liquid
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poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
spotty
covered with spots or marks
tort
a civil wrong that can lead to legal liability
continuance
the fact of continuing to exist or happen
goggle
protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
ruff
a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
malpractice
bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else